Disappointing results to say the least. From an external point of view, it looks like SpaceX hasn't learned the lessons from the previous flight (even though we can't be sure it's the same kind of issue). Something seems really wrong with Starship V2.

Now, I'm thinking there is a decent chance they will keep that bad trajectory (pun intended) and try to launch the next starship soonish instead of doing a very careful review.

I would be really sad a few year ago, but given the nazi CEO, my excitement has plummeted. But I already ranted about that on r/spacex (even though my message got removed by the moderators).

Starship burning up, from Miami

Another one from Turks and Caicos

Well, time to head over to flight radar and watch all the planes divert again.

Again, it’s quite impressive how long they were able to maintain a video connection from the tumbling ship.

Loss of signal from ship.

I'm struggling to think of a reason that Starship shouldn't be grounded for 6-12 months after this (I know they won't be, but I'll be mad about it). This is a consecutive uncontrolled failure during the "easy" part of the flight over a highly populated region. It seems like pure luck that the RUD didn't happen early enough to impact land. They're still doing a great job, but today was rough.

Maybe it's time to rethink the Texas plans?

Edit: Upon reflection I'm less pessimistic now, as long as the FTS behaved reasonably. But I'll still be mad if they're flying again in a month.

Ship is spinning out of control. Only 2/6 engines firing, both R-vacs, which can't gimbal.

NSF are live with pre-launch coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kzdUmBIUus

Tank farm is starting to spool up in preparation for propellant loading.

https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1897775360223146433

The Starship team is go for prop load. The launch webcast will go live ~30 minutes before liftoff

Successful booster catch!

Booster landing burn.

Boostback burn shutdown.

MECO and stage separation. Ship engines look good (6/6), 11/13 boostback engines firing, two out on the outer ring.

Countdown is holding at T-40 seconds.

Edit: Countdown hold released!

Looks like we have 33 good engines so far.

Liftoff!