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SpaceX's Uncrewed Starship Faces Setback in Second Test SpaceX's Uncrewed Starship Faces Setback in Second Test | a Short Review  Introduction : SpaceX Starship Test Setback :  SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, encountered a setback during the second test launch of its uncrewed Starship spacecraft.  The incident involved the Super Heavy booster exploding after detaching, leading to a loss of contact with the core Starship stage. This failure comes after the spacecraft's first attempt resulted in an explosion. Test Launch Details :  The two-stage rocketship took off from SpaceX's Starbase launch site near Boca Chica, Texas. The plan was for the Starship spacecraft to reach approximately 55 miles (90 km) above ground during its 90-minute flight into space.  However, the Super Heavy first stage booster exploded over the Gulf of Mexico shortly after detaching from the core Starship stage. Loss of Contact and Investigation :  While the core Sta...