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Starship spacecraft prototype tests for SpaceX interplanetary flight development Ilona Mask failed at a Texas proving ground. Liquid boost with nitrogen, the apparatus exploded in the lower part, and its remnants took off on 10-20 meters high and were scattered over a long distance, reports RT.
According to experts, SpaceX will have to contribute changes to the program after the loss of the prototype, since he was supposed to be the first to fly.
Recall that in November 2019 another prototype of the Starship The Mk1 exploded during a leak test in Boca Chica. The reusable Starship is designed to fly to the moon, Mars and other interplanetary missions. He will also perform the role of the second stage of the BFR super heavy carrier rocket (Big Falcon Rocket) that SpaceX is working on.
SuperHeavy rocket and Starship are built at two sites of the company, located in Florida and Texas. The most advanced transport system in the history of the space industry should be ready by 2021 year. Then the first unmanned cargo flight to Earth orbit and manned flight around the moon.
On November 20, a test sample of the ship was tested. Starship Mk1 in order to check its tightness under certain loads. However, as a result of testing the test sample exploded, and the top of the ship just tore off.
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