What’s a rocket test without a little drama?
One of Elon Musk’s mighty Starships met a fiery end during a routine test in Texas late Wednesday, officials confirmed.
The Starship 36, gearing up for its tenth flight trial, suffered what SpaceX politely called a “major anomaly.”
Translation: it exploded on the test stand at Starbase, Texas.
Luckily, no one was hurt. “All personnel are safe and accounted for,” SpaceX assured.
The company added that the area around the site had been cleared beforehand.
Local authorities echoed that residents nearby were never in danger but warned curious onlookers to stay away while cleanup efforts continue.
What’s The Reason?
For Musk and SpaceX, this isn’t their first fiery mishap.
Just last month, a Starship prototype exploded over the Indian Ocean.
And the one before that? Same story, different splash zone. But setbacks are part of Musk’s game plan.
Why? Because Starship isn’t just any rocket — it’s central to his audacious dream of sending humans to Mars.
At 123 meters tall, it’s the biggest, boldest spacecraft yet.
As explosions go, this one’s not the finale — just another chapter in SpaceX’s messy, ambitious march toward the stars.
