WATCH: SpaceX Starship prototype EXPLODES after ‘mostly successful’ test flight & touchdown

SpaceX’s SN10 Starship prototype has made a largely successful test flight, soaring some 10km high and performing a shaky upright landing, though a small fire was seen upon touchdown before the craft erupted in a fiery explosion.

While the flight initially appeared to be successful, seeing the Starship soar some 10 kilometers high before touching down, it was visibly leaning upon landing and a small fire was seen at its base. 

Starship has landed! https://t.co/1pJHg7dtIz pic.twitter.com/weHWuUTaRm

— Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) March 3, 2021

Minutes later, however, the craft was blown to pieces, lifting it into the air and emitting a massive fireball.

Starship SN10 has EXPLODED! 💥 pic.twitter.com/OMdhYGHBU7

— Everything SpaceX (@spacex360) March 3, 2021

#SN10 reflew a lot quicker than any of us expected 🤯 that was insane!!!! So…. congrats and also RIP 🤷‍♂️😂 bye bye SN10, congrats on making history!!!! @spacex @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/FkDTa9ISRi

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— Everyday Astronaut (@Erdayastronaut) March 3, 2021

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