In a surprising twist, a SpaceX Starship rocket fell apart in space shortly after its launch. This mishap happened on a Thursday and has stirred up quite the buzz in the aerospace world. Losing control of the spacecraft just eight minutes after takeoff not only shows the hurdles private space companies face but also had an immediate effect on air

Evasive Maneuvers While it may have provided an eye-popping spectacle for spectators on the ground, the mid-flight explosion of SpaceX's Starship on Thursday evening posed a serious threat to nearby aircraft.

A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up just minutes after launching in Texas, forcing flights over the Gulf of Mexico to change course to dodge falling debris and setting back Elon Musk’s flagship rocket programme.

Elon Musk addressed the unexpected breakup of SpaceX's Starship rocket, noting an internal fuel leak caused the incident.

Mission control loses contact with Starship 8 minutes after liftoff; 20 commercial flights div­ert, alter course to avoid debris.