SpaceX has reported a significant development during its recent Starship test flight. The aerospace company announced that it lost communication with the Starship spacecraft, along with two crucial communication links simultaneously. The two communication systems affected were Starlink, SpaceX's internet service, and TDRSS (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System).
The loss of communication with both systems at the same time has led SpaceX to suspect that the Starship may have experienced a malfunction, potentially resulting in the spacecraft breaking apart. This unexpected turn of events occurred during the test flight, preventing the planned splashdown of the Starship.