Washington , December 10 : SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called successful the test of a prototype of the Starship reusable launch vehicle despite an explosion at landing.

"Successful ascent, (the) switchover to header tanks and precise flap control to landing point! ... Mars, here we come!!" Musk said on Twitter.

During a test flight on Wednesday, which took place in Texas, the spacecraft gained altitude, turned to a horizontal position, returned to its original position and started to land. At the moment of contact with the surface, a flame appeared and an explosion was heard. SpaceX was broadcasting the flight.

"Fuel header tank pressure was low during landing burn, causing touchdown velocity to be high and RUD, but we got all the data we needed! Congrats SpaceX team hell yeah!!" Musk added.

SpaceX is developing a space transportation system consisting of a fully reusable Super Heavy launch vehicle and Starship spacecraft. The system will allow the delivery of satellites, crews and cargo both to near-Earth orbits and to the Moon and Mars.

The latest launch was the first attempt by the ship to take off with a fully assembled hull, including with the nose cone and front and rear stabilizers.

SpaceX CEO Musk terms test of Starship prototype successful despite explosion at landing

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