Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:37am on 19 Jun 2025,Thursday Science
A SpaceX Starship prototype erupted into a massive fireball during a routine static engine test at the Starbase facility in Texas late Wednesday around 11 p.m. CT. The vehicle—Ship 36—experienced a “major anomaly” before its tenth flight test, triggering a dramatic explosion visible on live stream. SpaceX confirmed a safety perimeter was in place; all personnel are safe, and there’s no hazard to nearby communities. Local authorities and SpaceX crews have secured the site and are investigating the cause. The incident will likely delay the tenth Starship flight, as the company continues its rapid iter‑ate test approach.
