Starship mega rocket ‘lost’ during atmospheric re-entry: SpaceX

Starship mega rocket 'lost' during atmospheric re-entry: SpaceX

SpaceX’s Starship mega rocket was “lost” during re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere during its third test flight, the company said in a webcast Thursday.

“We are making the call now that we have lost ship 28,” an announcer said during a live stream watched by more than 3.5 million people.



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