SpaceX launched its Starship Super Heavy system from Starbase in South Texas. The flight aimed to gather data on the rocket's structural limits. A previously launched Super Heavy booster powered the Starship flight. SpaceX lost communication with the booster during descent. Payload doors malfunctioned during mid-flight. Starship spun out of control, resulting in a catastrophic re-entry.
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