Starship could create more debris than an anti-satellite test if it explodes in orbit

As Starship, the world’s largest and most powerful rocket, gears up for an attempt to finally reach Earth’s orbit, experts say the risk of an in-flight catastrophe – and a cloud of debris – “needs to be of concern”. Elon Musk’s SpaceX is expected to launch the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster for the launch system’s 14th test flight and first orbital test flight later this month. According to one aerospace expert, if the Starship’s upper stage explodes in orbit it could produce debris...