SpaceX rockets keep exploding. Is that normal?

SpaceX experienced another Starship test flight failure this week, with the rocket exploding during its ascent. This marks a recurring pattern in the development of the ambitious heavy-lift vehicle. However, according to space policy expert Wendy Whitman Cobb, such frequent failures are not uncommon during the early stages of developing new rocket technology. The iterative process often involves significant setbacks as engineers learn and refine designs.

These tests are crucial for SpaceX's goal of developing a fully reusable system for deep space exploration and satellite deployment.