SpaceX’s Starship rocket erupted into a ball of Wednesday night in what is being referred to as a “major anomaly.”
The incident took place during a static fire test at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas, per Mediaite.
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SpaceX provided a statement on X. Both companies are owned by Elon Musk.
“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 maintained throughout the operation and all personnel are safe and accounted for,” the post read.
“Our Starbase team is actively working to safe the test site and the immediate surrounding area in conjunction with local officials. There are no hazards to residents in surrounding communities, and we ask that individuals do not attempt to approach the area while safing operations continue,” the post continued.
The rocket has been lauded as the most powerful rocket built.
Musk responded with three words — “Just a scratch.”
