Elon Musk's Starship rocket loses control on its 9th launch

npr.orgPublished: 5/27/2025

Summary

Elon Musk's Starship rocket experienced another test launch, but due to a leak, it lost control, making a controlled landing unlikely. This latest incident is part of a pattern of challenges, including previous explosions and environmental concerns, which have drawn criticism from regulators and environmentalists. SpaceX has acknowledged issues with engine ignition and hardware failures during prior tests, and they are now investigating whether these problems were linked to the current incident.