Published 20:29 IST, March 5th 2021

Elon Musk posts slow-mo video of exploding Starship with a humorous punch line: Watch

SpaceX boss Elon Musk posted the sluggish visuals of his unmanned rocket Starship serial No. 10, or SN10 that blasted during its test flight as it touched down.

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Elon Musk on Friday posted slow-motion foot of X's SN10 Starship rocket that exploded on launchpad minutes after landing, with a humorous punch line. On his official Twitter handle X boss posted sluggish visuals of his unmanned rocket Starship serial number 10, that blasted during its test flight as it touched down having soared an estimated 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) from ground. As Starlink exploded shattering stainless steel engine that cost company $1 million and launching remains that went flying across landing pad engulfed in huge flames, Elon Musk joked in a tweet, "SN10 is w in Valhalla". 

Musk, in his one-liner which was filled with his sense of humour referred to Xbox Video game Assassin Creed’s Valhalla which features action role-playing where heroes slain in battle are received in Valhalla, a  viking-era old rse palace, roofed with shields, where warriors feast under leadership of god Odin after y are dead fighting. palace for warriors was made popular after release of Hollywood's Marvel flick Valhalla: Legend of Thor. Musk clearly referred to S10 as a warrior that has reached Valhalla. 

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'Zeus' spotted at explosion site

X rocket’s explosion may have been caused due to a leak in SN10's propellant tank. Some reports also suggest that blast could have been triggered by a methane leak, which is used as fuel by X in its Starship rocket. But, thing can be concluded as of w because of clarification from X. Also, te that this was only third test of Starship prototype and what it has mand to achieve in such a short time is impressive.

Interestingly, earlier today, X Boston Dynamics robot dog named “Zeus" was spotted at ncy’s test site clearing debris and remains of rocket and inspecting dangerous site. X’s robot dog Zeus was also seen trotting around helping staff. A yellow coloured four-legged machine robot dog was inspecting wreck of prototype at X’s Boca Chica facility in Texas.

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20:29 IST, March 5th 2021