Explosion Rocks SpaceX's Test of Water Deluge System Ahead of Starship Launch
The blast damaged overhead cover and roofing, and the mission could slip by 1 to 2 weeks, analysts said.
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Shortly before the launch of the new Starship, there was apparently an explosion on the Starbase of SpaceX in Texas.
SpaceX Starship Flight 12 Likely Late May After Generator Explosion and Deluge Damaged
During a high-volume deluge test on the new Orbital Launch Pad 2 one of the methalox gas generators that supplies high-pressure nitrogen for the deluge system exploded. The explosion sent roof panels and debris flying. There was the target launch of May 12 for the 12th SpaceX Starship flight. This could be delayed by 1-2 ...
During a test of its water flood system on 3 May 2026 at Starbase, SpaceX was confronted with an anomaly. The failure of ground equipment literally blew up the roof of an installation, recalling the unprecedented violence of the pressures at stake to prepare for Starship takeoff.
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