SpaceX's Starship lost control and started spinning wildly just as it reached space on Thursday, causing major flight disruptions in Florida over the possibility of falling debris.
The spaceship exploded, leading to concerns about debris raining down on Earth.
The FAA closed airspace over southern Florida and issued a ground stop to several airports due to the incident.
The second consecutive Starship flight to explode poses a setback for SpaceX and its ambitions.
SpaceX is working to understand the root cause of the incident and ensure public safety.
The Starship-Super Heavy launch system aims to revolutionize spaceflight with its reusability and power.
Despite past successes, the recent incident raises questions about the future of SpaceX and the space industry.
The flight was intended to test the limits of Starship's structure but was unsuccessful in achieving its goals.
Elon Musk's vision of using Starship for missions to Mars faces challenges following the recent failures.
SpaceX is reviewing data from the failed test flight to improve future missions and ensure vehicle integrity.