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Moment Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket erupts into huge fireball

Moment SpaceX Starship rocket explodes in fireball
  • A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a routine static fire test on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the company's Starbase launch site in Texas.
  • The incident occurred as the rocket was undergoing preparations for its tenth flight test.
  • Footage captured the 36-rocket blowing up, leading to an enormous fireball.
  • SpaceX described the event as a "major anomaly" but confirmed that all personnel were safe and accounted for, with no hazards to nearby communities.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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