The explosion of the prototype of the STARSHIP spacecraft occurred at the command of SPACEX employees due to problems with several power plants.
“Several engines failed during the test flight, there was a loss of height and the beginning of rotation. The command was filed for the completion of [test],” the statement posted on the SpaceX website.
It is noted that the launch pad in the Boka Chico, Texas) was released in advance. The adjacent territory will be closed until Friday.
Earlier on Thursday, SpaceX carried out the first test launch of the launch vehicle with the StarsHip spacecraft set on it. The rocket, reaching a height of 38 km, began to rotate uncontrolled about two and a half minutes after the start, after another one and a half minutes there was an explosion.