Failed test: SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded at spaceport in Texas
Photo: SpaceX's Starship exploded at a spaceport in Texas (Getty Images)
During scheduled tests this morning, June 19, the SpaceX spacecraft called Ship36 exploded. The incident occurred at the Starbase spaceport in Texas, according to SpaceX’s X.
"On the Starbase test stand, the Starship launch vehicle, which was being prepared for the tenth flight test, experienced a serious anomaly. Throughout the entire operation, a safety zone was maintained around the test site, and all personnel are safe and under supervision," the company stated.
SpaceX also reported that the development team is actively working to ensure the safety of the test site and the immediate surrounding area in cooperation with local authorities.
"There are no hazards to residents in surrounding communities, and we ask that individuals do not attempt to approach the area while safing operations continue," the company added.
Starship launches
We remind that the first test launch of Starship took place in April 2023. The last four launches of the space rockets ended unsuccessfully. Thus, on May 28, both stages of Starship exploded after separation.
The previous time, in January, when Musk's rocket exploded during a flight test, airlines even had to reroute flights due to falling debris. More details about the last flight—read in the RBC-Ukraine article.
In March, the Starship spacecraft from SpaceX went out of control and exploded during the eighth test flight.
