Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket explodes in second test flight | CNN
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SpaceX’s Starship rocket system reached several milestones in its second test flight before the rocket booster and spacecraft exploded over the Gulf of Mexico.
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Also demonstrated the flight termination systems, for both stages, it seems.
It appears they got their engine development under control too. Every one lit and burned effectively full duration, on both stages.
So basically they've fixed every issue displayed in the first flight I'd say.
Still some work to do in the not-blow-up department, though.
I mean, the entire purpose of the "blow up the ship" system is to blow it up, so that part worked correctly