4.23.2023

SpaceX Starship: What happened when Elon Musk's rocket was launched?

SpaceX's planned launch with its Starship, the most powerful space rocket ever built, was a success.

But if you watched, you might have been confused as to what happened. There was cheering and applause for the successful launch... but there was also an explosion.

BBC science correspondent Jonathan Amos explains how the launch went.

Video journalist: Alex Smith

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Eid al-Fitr: UAE astronaut sends Eid greetings from space

After a month of fasting and reflection, Muslims gather to celebrate Eid, the holiday marking the end of Ramadan.

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi sent an out-of-this-world message to Muslims from the International Space Station while being accompanied by Suhail, the mascot of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center.

Video editing by Jack Burgess

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4.18.2023

Spaceship: Musk's big rocket launch stalled during the countdown

Elon Musk's company SpaceX aborted Starship's first launch minutes ahead of schedule due to a pressure issue.

SpaceX decided to continue the countdown, a wet dress rehearsal, and offered an opportunity to walk through what would happen if the rocket were to fly.

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