Was SpaceX’s first attempt to launch its Starship rocket a failure?

The following is an extract from our month-to-month Launchpad e-newsletter, through which resident house professional Leah Crane journeys by way of the photo voltaic system, the galaxy and past. You can join Launchpad free of charge right here.

This month noticed the primary launch try of SpaceX’s huge Starship rocket – the largest and strongest rocket ever to fly. But shortly after it lifted off on 20 April, it exploded. Not excellent, however actually thrilling!

There has been rather a lot …