Watch: SpaceX Starship bursts into flames during fiery Indian Ocean splashdown after test flight

SpaceX conducted the 12th test flight of its Starship rocket system on Friday, successfully achieving a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean. The mission, which commenced shortly after 5:30 PM local time (2230 GMT), involved the latest third-generation version of the spacecraft and faced several technical glitches during its flight. Following the splashdown, the spacecraft burst into flames, marking a dramatic conclusion to the high-risk test. This flight is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to refine and validate the capabilities of the Starship system.

Read More