SpaceX's Starship reaches space before exploding, heavy booster also disintegrates; Nasa congratulates team

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket, the largest ever built, which could potentially aid in the colonisation of Mars and the Moon. The rocket consists of two reusable elements, a first-stage booster called Super Heavy and an upper stage called Starship. Lessons from a previous failed launch were applied, including modifications to the separation process and improvements to prevent explosions.