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SpaceX Starship Explodes During Static Fire Test in Texas

An investigation by SpaceX alongside Texas authorities will determine whether the anomaly forces revisions to the rocket’s upcoming mission schedule.

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Die Mega-Rakete Starship von SpaceX absolvierte im Mai einen Testflug von der Starbase in Texas.
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Overview

  • Starship 36 detonated at SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas during a static fire test on June 18, 2025.
  • The anomaly occurred as technicians fueled the vehicle for its tenth test flight, triggering a fireball before liftoff.
  • No personnel were injured and nearby communities faced no threat thanks to established safety perimeters.
  • It is the program’s fourth major failure this year, following explosive outcomes in January, March and May test flights.
  • Starship is designed as a fully reusable 120+ meter launch system that underpins NASA’s Artemis lunar missions and SpaceX’s ambitions for crewed Mars expeditions.