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SpaceX Starship Megarocket Explodes in Texas Static Fire Test

An inquiry into the failure could push back the tenth flight scheduled for late June

Les images de la spectaculaire explosion d’une fusée Starship dans l’espace
Une mégafusée Starship a subi une violente déflagration lors d’un test de routine, jeudi à Starbase, le site d’essai de la société SpaceX au Texas.
Une fusée Starship de SpaceX décolle de la Starbase, le 27 mai 2025 au Texas peu avant l'explosion de son vaiseau, le Super Heavy booster
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Overview

  • The explosion occurred during a routine static fire test at Starbase, Texas, on June 19, with no reported injuries.
  • The vehicle was preparing for Starship’s tenth flight test, which is now likely to face delays pending investigation.
  • Starship stands 123 meters tall as the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, central to Musk’s Mars plans and NASA’s Artemis lunar missions.
  • This marks the fourth major Starship failure this year, following explosions in January, March and May.
  • The FAA approved an increase in the rocket’s annual launch frequency, signaling continued regulatory backing despite ongoing technical challenges.