Part of testing is pushing components way past their limits, so it's entirely possible that the team predicted a fiery end.

Dozens of startups working on data centers, mining and pharmaceuticals are hanging on Elon Musk's long-stalled megarocket.

Following a successful year for Starship in 2024, SpaceX has endured a series of relative disappointments for the world's largest rocket in 2025. These failures followed on the heels of a year of ...