SpaceX has faced criticism for its previous Starship test failures. Its executives insist that building fast, destroying expensive hardware, and learning quickly from mistakes are all part of the company's philosophy — in stark contrast with NASA 's much slower approach.

The spacecraft began spinning as it skimmed space toward an entry in the Indian Ocean. The first-stage booster ended up in the Gulf of Mexico in pieces.

SpaceX early Tuesday launched another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida's east coast.

After launch, an apparent propellant leak entered its suborbital trajectory left Starship spinning and mission control unable to control the craft.

SpaceX says a fuel leak may have caused its Starship to break apart over the Indian Ocean, sending debris tumbling down to Earth. Bill Hardwood joins to discuss.