SpaceX Starship Explodes Again: Another Test Failure Sparks Debate
SpaceX’s ninth Starship test flight ended in an explosion over the Indian Ocean on May 27, 2025. The Super Heavy booster failed, unlike previous tests where the upper stage was lost, and the Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly, failing to deploy its payload. Despite the failure, the flight exceeded the distance of previous attempts and SpaceX plans to increase launch frequency to one every 3-4 weeks. This test flight, the first to reuse a Super Heavy booster, aimed to push the boundaries of descent and reusability, key elements in SpaceX’s ambition for affordable space travel.
John Q. Hosedrinker