SpaceX Starship Failure

The cluster focuses on discussions of a SpaceX Starship rocket test or launch that encountered failures such as engine issues, separation problems, explosions, or anomalies shortly after liftoff or during static tests.

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Sample Comments

cobrabyte Mar 1, 2013 View on HN

Shucks, looks like they encountered some issue after reaching orbit.

raverbashing Oct 20, 2016 View on HN

Well according to SpaceX it was an anomaly ;)

ethbr1 Jul 2, 2024 View on HN

Less "accidental launch" and more "failure of the bits that were securing the rocket for a static test."

93po Apr 20, 2023 View on HN

> It almost blew up on the launchpad (see the debris flying after a few seconds)you have literally no idea what you're talking about

GiorgioG Apr 20, 2023 View on HN

It seems the issue was the rocket failed to separate at the designated time.

Romanulus Jan 18, 2016 View on HN

Suboptimal occurrence after a near-perfect landing forces SpaceX to reconsider strategies for next launch.

kerng May 30, 2020 View on HN

This thing should have blown up somewhere during launch, not while parked basically. People not happy.

dmoy Aug 28, 2024 View on HN

Due to the booster failure, see earlier submission from before the grounding action: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41377762

uvdiv May 4, 2011 View on HN

What if the "carrier rocket" goes horribly wrong?

nemo Jul 31, 2017 View on HN

Not a lot of fun if the transport rocket fails.