SpaceX Starship Ninth Test Fails

SpaceX launched its Starship mega rocket for its ninth demo flight from Starbase, Texas. The spacecraft, intended for moon and Mars travel, experienced a 'rapid unscheduled disassembly' and tumbled out of control, breaking apart over the Indian Ocean. This occurred after the door for mock satellites failed to open and the spacecraft began spinning due to apparent fuel leaks. The booster also slammed into the Gulf of Mexico in pieces. Despite the setback, Elon Musk called it a 'big improvement' over previous failures and promised a faster launch pace. The United States — NASA relies on Starship for its future moon landing missions, which are now potentially delayed. The United States — Federal Aviation Administration had cleared the flight, expanding the hazard area and adjusting liftoff times.