 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 SpaceX Test Flight

   March 02, 2021

    Cesar rocket failure 25

   Photographer:  Cesar Cantu
   Summary Author:  Cesar Cantu

   Space conquest requires tests; many of them don't entirely succeed. On
   February 2, 2021,  SpaceX launched the prototype  Starship rocket
   seen above from its flight facility in Boca Chica, Texas. Initially,
   the silver booster achieved an altitude of approximately 6 miles (10
   km) as planned but the pilotless test flight ended with a spectacular
   explosion when the rocket failed to straighten out and crashed to earth
   tail-first.

   Photo Details: 14-tile composite image
     * South Padre Island, Texas Coordinates:  25.99639, -97.15719

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