# Starship explodes immediately after splashdown — TV

https://mins.news/en/item/77694

- TASS, 2026-09-28 20:49 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://tass.com/science/2194229

> ABC reported that SpaceX’s Starship exploded after splashing down following its 14th test flight. SpaceX said the spacecraft is not designed to land in cold water and that the incident should not be viewed as a problem or mission failure. The company said all primary objectives were met except the planned six orbits, including entering full orbit for the first time and deploying 26 next-generation Starlink satellites.

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