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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Griffin

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship rocket explodes during test

SpaceX
  • A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a static fire test at its Starbase facility in Texas on Wednesday night.
  • The incident, described by SpaceX as a "major anomaly," occurred around 11pm local central time while preparing for its tenth flight test.
  • The explosion created a dramatic fireball, but SpaceX confirmed that all personnel were safe and accounted for.
  • SpaceX stated there are no hazards to residents in surrounding communities, though the extent of damage to facilities remains unclear.
  • The Starship is designed to be the most powerful rocket ever made, with aspirations to carry humans to the Moon and Mars.

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SpaceX Starship rocket explodes in dramatic fireball after ‘major anomaly’

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