SpaceX's Starship, world's biggest rocket, explodes moments after launch

SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, exploded on April 20 during its first test flight. The Starship is designed to send astronauts to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The gigantic rocket successfully blasted off from Starbase, the private SpaceX spaceport in Texas. However, a few minutes into its flight, the massive stainless steel vehicle encountered an issue separating from its Super Heavy rocket booster.

SpaceX's Starship launches from Boca Chica, Texas. The giant rocket exploded minutes after blasting off on it first test flight and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico, April 20, 2023. (Photo | AP)