SpaceX Starship Flight 12 Achieves Partial Success; Super Heavy Booster Disintegrates During Return (xataka.com)

• Super Heavy booster disintegrated due to multiple Raptor 3 engine failures
• Starship performed well, deployed simulated Starlink payloads
• SpaceX must resolve engine reliability issues before future lunar missions

"SpaceX's 12th Starship flight on May 22, 2026, was a partial success. The Starship vehicle performed well and deployed simulated Starlink satellites, but the Super Heavy booster suffered multiple Raptor 3 engine failures, leading to its disintegration during the return burn. One Starship engine also shut down early. SpaceX faces significant work before next flight, including orbital engine ignition and booster recovery."