US EditionSpaceX Starship Prototype Explodes During Static Fire Test at Texas Starbase
- SpaceX's Starship 36 exploded in a catastrophic failure during a static fire test at Starbase, Texas, on June 18, 2025, shortly after 11 p.m. local time.
- The explosion happened as SpaceX’s Ship 36 was undergoing final preparations for its tenth test flight, including the loading of liquid methane and oxygen in anticipation of Raptor engine static fire tests.
- SpaceX maintained a safety clear area throughout the event, confirmed that all personnel were safe and accounted for, and is working with local officials to safe the test site and surrounding area.
- No injuries were reported, emergency protocols were enacted quickly, and SpaceX said there are no hazards to nearby residents while an investigation into the cause is underway.
- This incident marks the latest in several Starship test failures this year and occurs as SpaceX advances Starship's role in NASA's Artemis lunar missions and plans for Mars missions by 2026.
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·Italy
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