Episode 1731 • • 3:05:50 - 3:08:05
1731: Cyber Timebombs
SpaceX Starship Failure, FAA Investigation and Mechazilla
The seventh test launch of the SpaceX Starship ended in a mid-flight failure, with the ship breaking apart over the Caribbean. While the "Mechazilla" chopsticks successfully caught the reusable booster, the FAA has grounded the Starship pending a full investigation into the fire that caused the breakup. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of the Starship program despite the high-profile success of its booster recovery system.