Debris was observed in the Haitian sky on January 16, 2025. These spectacular traces, seen in Haiti and viral in videos on social networks, panicked more than one, thinking of missile launches.
Texas, January 16, 2025. SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company, recovered the first stage of the Starship rocket from its base in Boca Chica, Texas, after a seventh attempt, one of which had already been successful. The Super Heavy booster from the first stage has been successfully recovered.
However, in the second stage, the Starship encountered technical problems during the ascent. One of the six upper stage engines stopped working, followed by four others.
These anomalies led to a loss of contact with ground control. Debris from the rocket was scattered and visible throughout the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti.
“We have lost all communication with the ship. This clearly tells us that there was an anomaly with the upper stage,” said Dan Huot, an official who clarified that the propellant had been recovered.
-Despite these problems, the successful recovery of the booster represents significant progress.
SpaceX says it continues to work to improve Starship’s performance.
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