SpaceX’s ninth test flight of Starship launches into space, ends in a spin

techcrunch.comPublished: 5/28/2025

Summary

The SpaceX Starship rocket successfully reached orbit following its ninth test flight but later experienced an uncontrolled re-entry in the Indian Ocean due to losing attitude control. Despite clearing surrounding airspace by the company, the incident highlighted ongoing challenges with the rocket's performance, including a failed attempt to deploy mock satellites and engine-related issues. Following previous explosions, SpaceX is implementing hardware upgrades based on findings from its latest investigation into the flight's failure.