US EditionSpaceX Starship Prototype Explodes During Static Fire Test at Texas Starbase
- SpaceX's Starship Ship 36 exploded during a static fire test at the Massey facility near Starbase, Texas, just after 11 p.m. on June 18, 2025.
- The explosion followed a major anomaly while loading liquid methane and oxygen for a planned test firing of six Raptor engines before the tenth test flight.
- The incident occurred amid a series of recent Starship failures, including prior upper stage explosions and loss of control during reentry, complicating SpaceX's flight testing this year.
- SpaceX confirmed that all personnel are safe, a safety clear area was maintained, no hazards threaten nearby residents, and emergency protocols were enacted swiftly.
- An investigation into the cause is underway while SpaceX continues efforts to restore the test site, underscoring ongoing challenges ahead of Starship's role in NASA's Artemis lunar missions and Musk's Mars ambitions.
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SpaceX specified that the Starship "was preparing for the tenth flight test" when "he suffered a major anomaly", although "all personnel are safe and sound."
Another Musk failure- Starbase explosion last night
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