SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight on Thursday, January 16; however, the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad. Multiple videos of the exact moment SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded have also surfaced online. One video showed Starship rocket explosion filmed from a cruise ship while another clip captured Starship 7 debris over Turks and Caicos. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk explained the reason behind the explosion. "Preliminary indication is that we had an oxygen/fuel leak in the cavity above the ship engine firewall that was large enough to build pressure in excess of the vent capacity.," Musk said. He also said that they would double-check for leaks, add fire suppression to that volume, and increase the vent area. SpaceX Loses Spacecraft After Catching Rocket Booster at Launch Pad in Latest Starship Test (Watch Videos).

Elon Musk Explains Reason Behind SpaceX Starship Rocket Explosion

Exact Moment Starship Exploded

Starship 7 Debris Over Turks and Caicos

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