“On Wednesday at 11:00 p.m. (04H01 GMT on Thursday), during a static routine trial in Starbase, Texas, the Spacex 36 Starship 36 suffered a catastrophic failure and exploded“, According to a message posted on Facebook by Cameron County authorities, Texas.
A video released next to the message shows the rocket connected to a launch arm, and Then there is a luminosity followed by a huge explosion.
Spacex confirmed on the X network that “the starship, which was prepared For the tenth flight testhe suffered a major anomaly while he was in a test bench. ”
The company said that “maintained a security zone around the site throughout the operation ”and that “All staff is safe and except”.
Spacex’s Starship 36 Exploded During Routine Static Fire Test After Experienceing A Major Anomaly at The Test Stand in Starbase, Texas. Cameron County Constable Precinct 1 Said No Insults Were reported and an research was underway to determine the cause of the incident. pic.twitter.com/mibp2qp50c
– 7News Australia (@7Newsustralia) June 19, 2025
“Our Starbase team actively works to ensure the test site and its immediate surroundings, In collaboration with local authorities“, The company added. He said there is” no danger to residents. “
Just a Scratch
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 19, 2025
Musk, also the owner of the Tesla and Network X vehicle manufacturer, seemed to take importance to the incident: “Just a scratch“He wrote on his social network on Thursday morning.
The Starship did not plan to launch Wednesday night when the explosion occurred, according to Cameron County authorities. In a static test, the starship pitcher It remains anchored to the ground to prevent it from taking off.