SpaceX Starship Explosion: Analyzing the Setback in Starship Flight 10 Preparations
SpaceX Starship Explosion: Analyzing the Setback in Starship Flight 10 Preparations SpaceX experienced a significant setback in its Starship development program on June 18, 2025, when a Starship upper stage (Ship 36) exploded during pre-flight testing at its Starbase facility in South Texas. The incident, captured on video by NASASpaceflight.com, occurred shortly before a planned static fire test, a crucial pre-launch procedure where the rocket’s engines are briefly ignited while the vehicle remains grounded. SpaceX confirmed the event via an…