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What went wrong with the SpaceX Starship launch?

The launch of an unmanned SpaceX Starship rocket Thursday ended with a midair explosion just minutes after takeoff. This was the Starship's first test flight. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called the test "exciting" and alluded to another test "in a few months." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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