Starship's Debut Launch Damages Platform with Explosive Force

SpaceX's inaugural Starship launch in 2023 ended dramatically, causing significant damage to the launch structure and ejecting debris across a wide area.

Discovered 2024-03-21T12:02:17.238357-07:00 | 2024-03-21T12:02:17.238357-07:00

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