SpaceX Starship Flight 8 launched on March 6, 2025, from Starbase, Texas, at 6:30 p.m. EST. The Super Heavy booster was successfully caught by the launch tower's "chopstick" arms, but the upper Starship stage exploded over the Bahamas about nine minutes after liftoff. The FAA had approved the flight on February 28 after investigating the previous Flight 7 mishap. SpaceX tested new heat shield tiles and reentry materials during this mission. For a detailed timeline, check SpaceX's official updates and