SpaceX Starship Loses Control During Ambitious Test Flight

SpaceX's Starship, a reusable spacecraft designed for deep space missions, made its ninth test flight on May 28, 2025, from Boca Chica, Texas. The launch appeared successful initially, but approximately 30 minutes into the flight, the spacecraft lost control and was unable to complete its planned trajectory. The failure, while disappointing, is seen as a valuable learning experience for SpaceX in their ongoing efforts to develop a fully reusable system for space travel. 'The loss of control was unexpected,' said a SpaceX spokesperson in a statement released shortly after the incident. 'Our engineers are currently reviewing the flight data to determine the cause of the anomaly.' Despite the setback, the successful launch and initial flight phases demonstrate significant progress in the development of Starship. The company remains committed to its ambitious goals of making space travel more accessible and affordable.