The massive Starship rocket created by Elon Musk's SpaceX exploded above the Gulf of Mexico Thursday in a massive fireball several minutes after launch. Despite the spectacular end to the rocket, SpaceX is likely pleased with the results of the launch. Their goal, according to commentators on the live broadcast of the event, was simply to make it off the launch pad. Read more about the SpaceX Startship explosion: https://bit.ly/3UTOpU7 NEW TO OUR CHANNEL? Hi! We’re 10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area. Our team works hard to consider context, pursue connections and identify the trends that shape our world. We believe you deserve a return on your invested attention and a reward for your curiosity. And so, we offer storytelling that delves deeper, beyond the noise and confusion, so that you can feel informed, prepared, and connected. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/10TampaBay/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/10tampabay INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/10tampabay/ #10tampabay #localnews #florida