SpaceX Starship Mission Failure: What Went Wrong?

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The recent SpaceX Starship mission faced a setback as the booster failed to reach orbital velocity, leading to a series of critical events. Let's take a closer look at the key points and insights from the mission failure.

Critical Events During Hot Staging

⚠️Starship failed to reach orbital velocity.

⚠️The mission successfully went through hot staging and separated Starship ship before the booster failed.

⚙️The engines were shut down in blocks of five, with the core engine throttled down to 50% before stage separation.

⚙️The booster experienced negative acceleration during hot staging, causing rapid drop in speed.

⚙️All engines in the booster successfully relit during the staging process.

Analysis and Potential Causes

⚠️The N1 Rockets fourth flight experienced engine shutdown and destroyed plumbing, leading to serious leaks in the engine bay.

⚠️SpaceX needs to analyze the engine shutdown and relight sequence, as well as the flip maneuver.

⚠️The rocket explosion may have been caused by a high energy event damaging the bulkhead between the fuel and oxidizer tank.

⚠️At around the 7 minute mark, there is a puff of gas and a drop in oxygen levels, suggesting an onboard failure.

⚠️The Telemetry data shows that oxygen levels were consistently higher than methane levels during most of the flight.

FAQ

What caused the rapid drop in speed during hot staging?

The booster experienced negative acceleration during hot staging, leading to a rapid drop in speed.

What potential causes are being analyzed by SpaceX?

SpaceX is analyzing the engine shutdown and relight sequence, as well as the flip maneuver, to determine potential causes of the mission failure.

Was there any indication of an onboard failure during the mission?

At around the 7 minute mark, there was a puff of gas and a drop in oxygen levels, suggesting an onboard failure.

Where was the debris from the booster detected?

Debris from the booster was detected falling over the Gulf of Mexico, with unconfirmed reports suggesting debris may have been seen in Puerto Rico.

What is the condition of Stage zero after the mission failure?

The condition of Stage zero looks good with no major damage, according to the latest reports.

Summary with Timestamps

✈️ 1:04SpaceX's second Starship and super heavy stack flight was a success, despite not reaching orbital velocity.

🚀 2:34The staging process of the booster in the SpaceX test was successful, with no obvious damage or leaks.

💥 4:30The rocket experienced serious leaks in the engine bay, causing the engines to shut down and the rocket to explode.

🚀 7:00The video discusses a possible second stage failure in a spacecraft based on telemetry data.

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