Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:37pm on 19 Jun 2025,Thursday Science
During a pre-flight static-fire test at SpaceX’s Starbase in southern Texas late Wednesday (11 p.m. local), the Starship 36 prototype suffered a "major anomaly," erupting in a dramatic fireball . The blast was powerful enough to shake nearby homes, yet a established safety perimeter ensured no injuries or threats to surrounding communities . Videos captured the explosion, with flames and smoke continuing for hours . Identified as a COPV failure, the incident delays the planned tenth launch test while investigators assess the root cause .Despite setbacks, SpaceX remains committed to its learn‑fast ethos and ambitious missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. (PC: Reuters)
