SpaceX Starship Explodes During Routine Static Fire Test in Texas-Watch
Texas, June 19, 2025 — A SpaceX Starship prototype exploded during a routine static fire test at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas, according to company officials and local authorities. The incident, which occurred late Wednesday night around 11:00 pm CT (9:30 am IST Thursday), involved the tenth Starship vehicle and has since gone viral on social media due to dramatic video footage.
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“A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the operation and all personnel are safe and accounted for,” SpaceX said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Authorities in Texas confirmed that no one was injured in the explosion and that emergency protocols were followed effectively. The test area was secured, and SpaceX engineers are now working to make the site safe in coordination with local emergency officials.
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“Our Starbase team is actively working to safe the test site and the immediate surrounding area,” SpaceX added. “There are no hazards to residents in surrounding communities.”
The Starship is SpaceX’s next-generation reusable launch vehicle designed to carry humans and cargo to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. While previous tests have seen both landings and explosions, each iteration contributes to refining the ambitious rocket’s design.
This incident occurred just days after SpaceX completed a successful booster recovery test, highlighting the high-risk, high-reward nature of space innovation.
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A video capturing the moment of the explosion has been widely circulated, sparking concern among space enthusiasts and further fueling the debate around the pace of SpaceX’s test schedule.
SpaceX has not yet announced when a replacement Starship will be ready for testing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to review the incident before clearing further tests.
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