SpaceX’s Starship program suffered a major setback on Thursday when Starship 8 exploded mid-air over the Bahamas. The 403-foot rocket launched successfully from Texas but soon lost control, spinning erratically before SpaceX lost contact. Debris from the explosion scattered across South Florida and the Bahamas, causing temporary flight disruptions at Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Orlando airports. Videos on social media showed fiery debris falling through the atmosphere. Flight Radar 24 reported multiple flight diversions in the Caribbean. SpaceX acknowledged the failure, stating the spacecraft failed to stay on its predetermined course. Emergency protocols were activated, and security officials were immediately notified. Despite the setback, SpaceX remains committed to advancing Starship’s development. Elon Musk’s SpaceX Expands Starship Operations to Florida, Brings Rocket Production and Capabilities at Space Coast.

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