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Explosions Shake NASA’s Artemis SLS Rocket Booster Test, Prompting Investigation of Anomaly in Utah

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ORLANDO, Fla. — An investigation is underway following a surprising explosion during a recent solid rocket booster test in Promontory, Utah, a critical step in NASA’s Artemis moon missions. The test, which took place last week, lasted about two minutes but raised alarms when explosions were visible on the NASA livestream approximately 100 seconds into … Read more

Explosion Rocks SpaceX Starbase During Critical Starship Test, Raising Concerns Over Future Launches

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Boca Chica, Texas — A fiery explosion rocked the SpaceX Starbase late Wednesday evening during a crucial preflight test for the company’s ambitious Starship program. The incident, which took place around 11 p.m. Central Time, has raised concerns about the timeline for future missions aimed at interplanetary exploration. The explosion occurred during a static fire … Read more

Explosion: SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Test Goes Awry, No Hazards to Nearby Communities Confirmed

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Brownsville, Texas – A test of SpaceX’s Starship rocket ended in an explosion late Wednesday night, prompting swift safety measures from the company and local authorities. Initial reports confirmed that no personnel were injured during the incident at the Starbase facility. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, addressed the explosion via social media, outlining a preliminary … Read more

Explosion Strikes SpaceX’s Starship During Crucial Engine Test, Investigations Underway

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — In a setback for the ambitious plans of SpaceX, the company’s latest Starship spacecraft was engulfed in a massive explosion during a scheduled test at 11 p.m. on June 18, 2025. The incident occurred while the vehicle was preparing for a six-engine static fire test designed to propel the Starship into orbit. … Read more

Explosion: SpaceX’s Starship Test Stand Incident Highlights Ongoing Challenges in Lunar Missions and Mars Aspirations

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Brownsville, Texas — SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft was destroyed during a test stand engine assessment on Wednesday night, resulting in a significant explosion that lit up the night sky and was visible from several miles away. This incident marks yet another hurdle for the aerospace company led by Elon Musk as it works toward future missions, … Read more

Explosion at SpaceX Starbase: Ship 36 Goes Up in Flames Ahead of Critical Test Flight

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Starbase, Texas, was shaken by a powerful explosion on Thursday when the second stage of SpaceX’s Starship, designated Ship 36, ignited at the test stand. The incident occurred while preparations were underway for a static fire test, with indications suggesting that the failure originated from the fuel tank. SpaceX announced that the explosion happened at … Read more

Setback: SpaceX’s Starship Prototype Explodes During Routine Test at Starbase

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Boca Chica, Texas — SpaceX faced a significant setback on Wednesday night when a prototype of its Starship rocket exploded during a routine test at the company’s facility. The blast resulted in the total loss of the vehicle and damage to the surrounding area, but fortunately, no injuries were reported among staff at the site. … Read more

Starship: SpaceX’s Ambitious Test Ends in Explosive Failure

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Boca Chica, Texas — A SpaceX Starship prototype suffered a significant explosion during a static test at the company’s launch site, marking another setback for the ambitious rocket program. The incident, which occurred in the early hours, sent plumes of smoke into the sky and reignited discussions surrounding the challenges of the Starship development. Witnesses … Read more

Explosion: SpaceX Starship’s Upper Stage Incurs Major Anomaly During Test at Texas Launch Site

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A SpaceX Starship met an explosive end during a test at its Starbase facility Wednesday night. Video footage captures the moment of destruction, highlighting the challenges still facing the ambitious program as it aims for lunar and Martian exploration. The incident, which SpaceX described as a “major anomaly while on a test … Read more

Access Blocked: SpaceX’s Starship Static Fire Test Encounters Explosive Setbacks

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Boca Chica, Texas — SpaceX’s ambitious plans for its Starship program faced a significant setback this week as a series of static fire tests resulted in explosive incidents. The trials, intended to demonstrate the rocket’s propulsion systems, led to damage that may hinder the timeline for future launches. Elon Musk’s company has been working tirelessly … Read more