Eyewitness video shows moment SpaceX's Starship 36 explodes
STORY: :: Eyewitness video captures the moment SpaceX's Starship 36 explodes on the test stand
:: TheRocketFuture via X
:: June 18, 2025
:: Brownsville, Texas
:: SpaceX posted on X that the Starship 'experienced a major anomaly'
SpaceX posted on X that "on June 18 at approximately 11 p.m. CT (0400 GMT on June 19), the Starship preparing for the 10th flight test experienced a major anomaly while on a test stand."
The company also said that the Starbase team were 'actively working to safe the test site and the immediate surrounding area in conjunction with local officials.' It added that there were 'no hazards to residents in surrounding communities, and we ask that individuals do not attempt to approach the area.'
The White House earlier this month directed the Defense Department and NASA to gather details on billions of dollars in SpaceX contracts following the public blowout between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Musk, four people familiar with the order told Reuters on June 13.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Bloomberg
30 minutes ago
- Bloomberg
Musk's xAI Sparks New EU Scrutiny Ahead of Potential X Penalty
Elon Musk's $33 billion xAI buyout of social media platform X has sparked new scrutiny from the European Union as regulators size up a penalty under the Digital Services Act. The European Commission recently circulated fresh questions to X, probing the company's corporate structure following the acquisition of the social media company by xAI, according to people familiar with the matter. The inquiry reflects concern that the March deal — which valued xAI at $80 billion and effectively brought X under its control — could influence the scale of any potential fine, said the people, asking not to be named discussing non-public information.
American Military News
37 minutes ago
- American Military News
Video: SpaceX Starship explodes in Texas
SpaceX's Starship 36 experienced a 'catastrophic failure' and exploded Wednesday night during a 'routine' test at SpaceX's Starbase, which is located in Boca Chica, Texas. In a Thursday morning statement on X, formerly Twitter, SpaceX explained that the Starship 36 experienced a 'major anomaly' at roughly 11 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday as the spacecraft was preparing for its 10th flight test. Wednesday's explosion was featured on a Starbase livestream of the spacecraft's 10th flight test on YouTube. Sharing a video of the explosion in a post on social media, NASA Spaceflight wrote, 'ANOMALY! Just before Ship 36 was set to Static Fire, it blew up at SpaceX Masseys!' ANOMALY! Just before Ship 36 was set to Static Fire, it blew up at SpaceX Masseys! Live on X and YT: — NSF – (@NASASpaceflight) June 19, 2025 In SpaceX's statement on social media, the company said it maintained a 'safety clear area' around the launch site throughout Wednesday's operation. SpaceX also confirmed that all of the company's personnel were 'safe and accounted for.' 'Our Starbase team is actively working to safe the test site and the immediate surrounding area in conjunction with local officials,' SpaceX stated. '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.' READ MORE: Videos: Stranded astronauts to return to Earth after SpaceX crew arrives at ISS Local law enforcement officials also addressed the Starship 36 explosion. In a post on Facebook, the Cameron County Constable Precinct 1 wrote, 'At approximately 11:01:54 PM, during a routine static fire test at Starbase, Texas, SpaceX's Starship 36 suffered a catastrophic failure and exploded.' The Cameron County Constable Precinct 1 noted that as of early Thursday morning, no injuries had been reported and that emergency protocols were quickly implemented following the explosion. The Cameron County Constable Precinct 1 confirmed that an investigation was being launched to determine the cause of Wednesday's anomaly that led to the explosion. Commenting on Wednesday's Space Starship 36 explosion in a Thursday morning post, Elon Musk, SpaceX's CEO and the former head of the Department of Government Efficiency, tweeted, 'Just a scratch.'
Yahoo
39 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Elon Musk's Starship Blows Up--Again. What This Means for Tesla Investors Now
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded during a static fire test late Wednesday at the company's Starbase site in Texas, in what the company called a major anomaly. The blast lit up the night sky, shaking windows and rattling dishes across the area, according to local reports. The rocket was undergoing a routine pre-launch engine firing when it failedno injuries were reported. Starship 10 had no confirmed launch date, and with this latest incidentits fourth major setback in six monthsthe program's near-term trajectory could be in flux. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with HMC. For Elon Musk, the timing raises fresh challenges. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), his most visible company, is contending with weakening EV demand, while the Starship programcentral to NASA's ~$4 billion lunar contracthas now seen multiple setbacks. January's explosion was tied to a propellant leak, March's to a Raptor engine failure, and May's flight disintegrated midair. With this latest prototype destroyed before even lifting off, SpaceX will likely delay its next test as it completes another technical review. Still, not everything is stalled. SpaceX successfully caught a Starship booster last year using robotic armsnicknamed chopsticksas part of its plan to make Starship fully reusable. Musk has also floated the idea of sending Tesla-built robots to Mars as early as 2026. But as he steps back from political fights and re-engages with his core businesses, investors may be watching closely: whether he restructures the program or doubles down on engineering, confidence in Starship's roadmap could be facing new turbulence. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
