On November 18,2023,SpaceX conducted the second orbital launch test of a Starship carrier rocket at its own launch site.The first stage of the rocket's upward flight was normal and successfully passed the MaxQ.The first and second stages of the rocket successfully completed thermal separation.Subsequently,multiple engines of the first stage malfunctioned during the flipping process,eventually exploding and disintegrating.The second stage experienced engine abnormalities after flying for several minutes,and the rocket ultimately triggered self destruction and failed to reach the predetermined orbit,resulting in a failed launch.Based on the relevant research content,the abnormal phenomena that occurred during the launch of the first and second stages of the rocket were sorted out,and the possible causes of abnormal phenomena and flight failures were analyzed.The experience and inspiration for similar rocket systems were summarized.
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