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SpaceX Starship explodes during Texas test as safety protocols prevent injuries

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[ad_1] A SpaceX Starship rocket experienced a catastrophic failure during a routine ground test late Wednesday at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas, according to local authorities and SpaceX. Starship 36 exploded shortly after 11:00 p.m. local time (0400 GMT Thursday), but no injuries were reported. In a Facebook post, Cameron County officials confirmed the … Read more

Starship 36 explodes on ground in Texas, possible reasons explored

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[ad_1] A SpaceX Starship prototype suffered a dramatic explosion late night on June 18 during pre-launch preparations at the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas, marking the latest setback in the spacecraft’s development programme. The incident involved Ship 36, which was undergoing preparations for a static fire test—a routine trial of rocket engines—when it experienced what … Read more