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Starship Rocket Fails Ninth Test Flight

Starship Rocket Fails Ninth Test Flight

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Elon Musk's Starship rocket, the largest ever built, failed its ninth test flight due to an altitude control issue caused by a leak. The rocket, launched from Texas, reached space but lost contact with ground control. This follows two previous explosions in the Caribbean. While the rocket performed some tests, including a planned engine disablement for landing, it's expected to land disoriented. The launches have faced environmental scrutiny, with SpaceX fined for Clean Water Act violations and harming shorebirds.

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