US EditionSpaceX Starship Explodes on Texas Launch Pad
- On the night of June 18, 2025, a SpaceX Starship rocket suffered a catastrophic failure and erupted in flames while undergoing a test on the static fire stand at Starbase, Texas.
- The explosion followed a series of high-profile Starship failures earlier that year, with SpaceX continuing rapid testing despite setbacks.
- The blast sent a large fireball into the sky, caused major damage to the prototype, but no injuries occurred, and safety protocols contained the area.
- Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, described the recent launch as a notable step forward compared to earlier tests and committed to conducting Starship flights approximately every three to four weeks for the upcoming three missions.
- The incident caused a delay to the scheduled June 29 tenth test flight as engineers evaluate the damage, and SpaceX confirmed that the blast did not threaten surrounding communities.
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It is the fourth time in a row that something has gone wrong with Starship, the spacecraft with which SpaceX wants to take people to Mars.
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