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SpaceX STARSHIP Explosion: SHOCKING Fireball Lights Up Caribbean Skies
— SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded midflight during its eighth test, marking the second such incident. The explosion happened over the Caribbean and was visible from Marathon, Florida. Dramatic footage captured by residents shows a fireball breaking apart in the sky.
Before the explosion, SpaceX successfully executed a rocket booster catch maneuver. This achievement highlights both progress and challenges in SpaceX’s ambitious plans for space exploration. However, this incident raises concerns about safety protocols and future expansion efforts.
The explosion is expected to disrupt air traffic in the region temporarily. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a large fireball as the spacecraft disintegrated mid-flight. This development could impact future launches and has significant implications for the commercial space industry at large.
SPACEX IGNITES Pride With Powerful LOW Earth Orbit Mission
— SpaceX is set to launch a big mission to low Earth orbit on June 23. The rocket will carry 70 payloads from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This includes three orbital transfer vehicles and re-entry capsules. It’s another strong step for American space leadership.
This launch helps secure America’s lead in space technology. It also shows the nation’s ability to send up important international payloads.
Meanwhile, Bajaj in India launched four new Chetak electric scooters with longer battery life. The entry-level scooter now goes up to 127 km, while top models reach 153 km on a single charge.
Elsewhere, the UN AIDS agency says freezing US aid could cause thousands of new HIV infections each day worldwide. This brings up the debate about America’s role in global health spending.
British police have extradited drug lord James Harding from Switzerland after he ran a £100 million cocaine ring from Dubai. Now back in UK custody, Harding faces justice as authorities crack down on global crime networks.
— European SpaceX Rival Secures $160 Million for Reusable Space Capsule The funding will support the development of a new capsule designed to transport astronauts and cargo into space
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