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SpaceX Starship explosion likely caused by propellant leak, Elon Musk says

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The explosion that destroyed the upper stage of SpaceX's Starship vehicle yesterday ( Jan. 16 ) was likely caused by a leak, CEO Elon Musk says.

The rocket's upper stage broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean roughly 8.5 minutes after liftoff.

SpaceX plans to fly Starship often in 2025 ; the company has applied for permission to launch the megarocket up to 25 times this year .

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