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Starship Flight 7 breaks up, debris forces flight diversions

Jan 16, 2025 · Documented · space

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Starship's upper stage broke apart minutes after launch, raining debris over the Turks and Caicos; the FAA diverted dozens of flights and reported property damage. The booster was caught by the tower.

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