SpaceX Starship Static Fire Test Failure: Analysis of the Explosion and Implications for Future Missions
SpaceX Starship Static Fire Test Failure: Analysis of the Explosion and Implications for Future Missions On Wednesday evening, a significant incident occurred during a static fire test of SpaceX’s Starship Super Heavy booster at Starbase, Texas. The test, intended as a crucial step in preparing for the tenth flight test of the fully integrated Starship system, resulted in a catastrophic explosion. SpaceX officially described the event as a “major anomaly,” a term suggesting a substantial and unexpected malfunction. The Starship…