SpaceX prototype rocket explodes during test flight

A SpaceX prototype exploded during a test flight in Boca Chica, Texas, on Wednesday.

The uncrewed Starship rocket launched successfully and flew for more than six minutes but then exploded when landing.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk had previously given the rocket a low chance of fulfilling all of its objectives.

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