History Short: Sometimes Rockets Blow Up! @HistoryandHeadlines
History Short: Sometimes Rockets Blow Up!  @HistoryandHeadlines
Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
On April 20, 2023, the giant SpaceX Starship rocket booster vehicle proudly made its first flight, although the huge and hugely expensive rocket blew up only four minutes into that maiden flight!

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Author: Major Dan

Editor and Narrator: Dr. Zar

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