SpaceX Starship explodes during routine pre-launch ground test | South China Morning Post

A huge blast enveloped a SpaceX Starship as it stood upright on a test stand, sending massive plumes of flames and smoke mushrooming into the night sky. The June 18, 2025, incident shook windows and rattled dishes, according to local media reports. The rocket appeared to be undergoing a “static fire test” of its eng…

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