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Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed ...

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(AP Photo/Eric Gay)(Eric Gay / AP) SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad.

as they successfully caught the first stage booster upon its return to Earth, but lost communications with the Starship as it broke up while heading into space. The more than 400-foot rocket ...