The SpaceX Starship sits on the launch pad forward of its sixth flight check from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on November 17, 2024. A SpaceX Starship exploded throughout a “routine” check late June 18 in Texas, native legislation enforcement mentioned, including that no injuries had been reported and an investigation into the trigger was underway.
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A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday (June 18, 2025) night time, sending a dramatic fireball excessive into the sky.
The firm mentioned the Starship “experienced a major anomaly” at about 11 p.m. whereas on the check stand getting ready for the tenth flight check at Starbase, SpaceX’s launch website on the southern tip of Texas.
“A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the operation and all personnel are safe and accounted for,” SpaceX mentioned in a press release on the social platform X.
CEO Elon Musk’s SpaceX mentioned there have been no hazards to close by communities. It requested folks to not attempt to method the positioning.
The firm mentioned it’s working with native officers to reply to the explosion.
Published – June 19, 2025 12:23 pm IST
