Here we go ... or not. They did go into a hold at T-40 seconds.
They're working a late pressurization problem on the upper stage.
The rocket launched without an announcement ...
Nominal so far ...
Upper stage separation ... the first stage just blew up. Upper stage still going ...
The upper stage would have the passengers. If successful, this test version will belly flop into the Pacific Ocean ...
Starship still going at T+6 minutes ...
Starship engine shutdown just short of orbital velocity, awaiting status update ...
Awaiting acquisition of signal ...
Data lost from upper stage, Starship probably lost ...
Overall, a successful test. A successful test collects data to move forward. The first stage (Super Heavy) appears to have worked fine until after #Starship separation; it blew up as it began to attempt re-entry.
The #Starship upper stage (the crew vehicle) appears to have worked nominally until just before engine shut down and orbital velocity.
For a second test flight, a vast improvement over the April test.
@poemblaze Me neither. I've seen nothing to indicate it has a crew escape system.
@WordsmithFL Fast trip to the spiritual realm.
@WordsmithFL interesting. Still wouldn't want to ride in it.