SpaceX Starship 36 erupts in fiery explosion after 'major anomaly'

SpaceX’s Starship 36 erupted in flames during a routine static fire test at its Starbase site in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, following what the company called a “major anomaly.” Eyewitness video showed debris flying and smoke billowing from the launch pad. No injuries were reported, and local officials are working with SpaceX to secure the site. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion.