January 1, Disaster! Watch as Rocket Explodes [Video]

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Well, I have to say that Elon Musk’s SpaceX has certainly made quite the headlines again, but not necessarily for the best reason. The Starship test flight that took place on Thursday was historic, but unfortunately not in the way they had hoped for. The rocket exploded midair just a few minutes after the launch, which is obviously not what anyone wanted to see.

But let’s be clear about one thing: Failure is a natural part of progress. And in a way, the explosion of the Starship is a reminder of that fact. Elon Musk himself had tempered expectations for the launch, saying that it would be considered a success if the Starship was able to get off the launchpad. And the fact that they were able to do so, despite the frozen valve that had postponed the Monday test launch, is still a noteworthy achievement.

Now, of course, the big question is: What went wrong? From the footage we have seen, it appears that the rocket failed to separate from its booster and began spinning before it blew up. There will undoubtedly be many discussions and analyses of the incident in the coming days and weeks, and I will be eager to read them.

But for now, I want to stress the importance of recognizing the risks involved in projects like these. The Starship is a massive and powerful rocket, and it’s being developed with the goal of taking people to the moon as early as 2025. That’s an incredibly ambitious goal, and it comes with inherent risks.

However, I firmly believe that it’s through endeavors like this that we make progress and push the boundaries of what’s possible. It’s important to remember that we wouldn’t be where we are today if we didn’t take risks and try new things. And while setbacks like this can be disappointing, they’re also opportunities to learn and improve.

Overall, I remain excited about the work being done at SpaceX, and I look forward to seeing how they respond to this setback. And in the meantime, I’ll continue to emphasize the importance of taking risks, pushing boundaries, and striving for progress. Because that’s what America has always been about.

source: NY Post