Congratulations to the entire SpaceX team on an exciting second integrated flight test of Starship!

Starship successfully lifted off under the power of all 33 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy Booster and made it through stage separation.

‍The booster experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly shortly after stage separation while Starship's engines fired for several minutes on its way to space.

With a test like this, success comes from what we learn, and today’s test will help us improve Starship’s reliability as SpaceX seeks to make life multiplanetary
Source: @SpaceX

VIDEO & incredible sound: Watch from just under four miles away as Starship launches on its second fully-integrated flight test from Starbase.
Source: @johnkrausphotos

If the Starship self-destruct mechanism indeed took place when it was about to shut off its engines, then this should be the approximate area where it disintegrated
Source: @Marco_Langbroek

A mishap occurred during the SpaceX Starship OFT-2 launch from Boca Chica, Texas, on Saturday, Nov. 18. The anomaly resulted in a loss of the vehicle. No injuries or public property damage have been reported.

The FAA will oversee SpaceX's mishap investigation into the second Starship flight test, as expected, with no injuries or public property damage reported.

Full statement: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/18/spacex-starship-second-rocket-launch.html
Source: @thesheetztweetz

Now that we have seen a proper 1st stage burn with B9. How the hell did B7 fly? That was so broken
Source: @Lezzyl_

The Orbital Launch Mount is looking a lot better this time
Source: NSF

Comparison between the two launches
Source: @spacesudoer

🚀 Summary of Starship's Second Integrated Test Flight

SpaceX's Starship second integrated flight test showcased a significant achievement with successful liftoff and stage separation using all 33 Raptor engines. However, the test faced challenges as the booster experienced a 'rapid unscheduled disassembly' after a hot-staging separation, and the Starship's engines continued firing until eventually being lost too.

This test was pivotal for SpaceX in enhancing Starship's reliability for their goal of multiplanetary habitation.

Key Points

•  Post-separation, the booster
underwent a 'rapid unscheduled disassembly'.
•  Starship survived stage separation but lost signal before burn completion, indicating an explosion.
•  Potential first stage pressurization issues speculated based on engine behavior.
•  SpaceX deems the test 'incredibly successful' despite the disassembly.
•  FAA reported the loss of the vehicle but no injuries or property damage.
•  FAA's mishap investigation may lead to corrective actions for SpaceX.

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