An engine test of SpaceX's heart-stopping spacecraft Starship has exploded, and this is causing major uproar in the technology and space worlds. Immediately after this test, the chief, Elon Musk, shared the preliminary findings through social network channels. Let us find out the cause of this explosion and the next plans of SpaceX.
What Caused The Blast?
This Starship engine test happened at Boca Chica, Texas. When they were filling the engine, there was a major failure in the components, leading to the abnormal pressure in the engine, and seconds later, an explosion occurred. The test was unmanned, and this indicates that some parts of the testing facility will still have damage.
Musk's Preliminary Conclusion on The Investigation
Shortly after the explosion, Elon Musk tweeted that it is suspected initially that a fuel line or feeding system defect was the cause of this big blast. Musk said, "We have already started analyzing all the sensor data and video footage. It seems that the fuel line leaked and overpressured, which caused the explosion."
Musk also said that it would have a full-blown investigation on the matter with fast actions for remedy. In addition, these may include new safety measures and new sets of testing protocols to prevent the occurrence of such failures in the future.
Future Plans of SpaceX
However, this incident strikes a serious blow to the company, but it has never stopped making strides toward such objectives. Elon Musk said they will proceed with the Starship project, with further arrangements underway for the next month's engine test. SpaceX hopes to develop the Starship to take people to Mars without a hitch.
Such incidents are normal at great failure levels, according to experts, as it has had successful launches under similar circumstances in the past. The lesson learned from STarship is now being taken by this failure and focused on making future missions better and safer.
