Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship Explodes During Static Fire Test | Video

Last Updated:June 19, 2025, 10:28 IST

In the footage, a powerful blast erupts from the base of the rocket, engulfing the surrounding area in flames and smoke

The rocket exploded into a huge ball of flames.(Pic: Screengrab @BNONews)

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship experienced a dramatic explosion during a static fire test, according to a video that has gone viral on social media.

The incident occurred during routine checks on the spacecraft’s engines while it was stationary. In the footage, a powerful blast erupts from the base of the rocket, engulfing the surrounding area in flames and smoke.

Previous Setbacks

Earlier, SpaceX’s Starship launch system faced another major setback as both the super heavy booster and Starship spacecraft exploded during a test flight — the third consecutive failure for Elon Musk’s ambitious space program.

The uncrewed mission was the ninth test flight of the nearly 400-foot-tall stacked rocket, which previously suffered similar fates in January and March. Developed to transport cargo and humans around Earth, to the Moon, and eventually to Mars, the Starship system remains central to Musk’s long-term space exploration goals.

According to a livestream aired on SpaceX’s website and social media, the first-stage Super Heavy booster exploded shortly after launch. The second-stage Starship experienced a significant fuel leak during flight, then spiraled out of control and disintegrated during reentry.

Despite the failures, SpaceX continues to push forward with testing, calling each flight an opportunity to gather crucial data for improvements.

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