The Journal of Space Commerce

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Starship Explodes on Test Stand

"All Personnel Safe and Accounted For"

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Tom Patton
Jun 19, 2025
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The Starship spacecraft intended for the 10th test flight has been lost in a spectacular explosion at Starbase.

According to a SpaceX post on X:

On Wednesday, June 18 at approximately 11 p.m. CT, the Starship preparing for the tenth flight test experienced a major anomaly while on a test stand at Starbase. A safety clear area around the site was maintaine…

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