SpaceX Starship blows its top during test at Texas launch site

A X Starship upper st proto that was built to function as a pathfinder for California based private American aero manufacturer blew up its top during a pressurisation test, at manufacturer's Boca Chica, Texas, launch complex. proto which was undergoing a test minus its conical se section was set up in an upright position as vapour from a damd tank came out and on sides of vehicle.

According to reports, it was thought that lower bulkhe h failed as well but re was immediate confirmation. Founder of X founder Elon Musk said that motive behind test was to pressurize systems to maximum level. He ded that failed test was t a setback for company and ded that outcome was t completely unexpected.

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Musk h revealed Starship proto also called Mark 1 during an event at Boca Chica test facility on September 28 and ded that X will launch on a test flight within a few months. founder ded that proto will surely take off and fly to a total of 65,000 feet, about 20 kilometres and come back to earth in a span of one or two months.

However, in a statement, Elon musk founded company stated that a decision was taken before test on vember 20 to use Mark 1 proto and inste y will work on a more complete version that will be designed to reach orbit.

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X starship will serve purpose of carrying passengers and circle earth's orbit, moon and a potential circuit around Mars. craft will be powered by six methane-burning Raptor engines and will need a huge booster codenamed Super Heavy to reach orbit and complete its flight path. According to reports, Super Heavy booster will be powered with a total of 37 methane-burning Raptor engines.

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Starship vehicle to replace Falcon 9

With a height of 400 feet, Starship vehicle will be replacing Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets along with Crew Dragon craft that is being manufactured by company to carry astronauts to International Station and back to earth. 

aero manufacturer is building ar craft codenamed Mark 2 at a manufacturing base that is in close proximity to Kennedy Center in Florida alongside a launch stand at NASA port. Also, a craft codenamed Mark 3 will be at Boca Chica test complex.

With proposal of building Mark 3 coming to light, Elon Musk stated that Mark 3 will be a significant upgre to Mark1 craft.

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(With inputs from ncies)