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Spaceflight NowWill Robinson-Smith

SpaceX Starship Upper Stage Destroyed in Texas Static-Fire Explosion

SpaceX’s next Starship upper stage exploded in a static-fire test at its South Texas Starbase on June 18, destroying the prototype and prompting company engineers to investigate the “major anomaly.” While all personnel were safe, the accident stalls progress toward the 10th flight attempt.

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