SpaceX Starship Explodes During Test in Texas
The New York TimesThursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:43:50 AM
SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket blew up shortly after liftoff during its 10th test flight in Texas, with the company calling it a "major anomaly." While setbacks like this aren’t uncommon in rocket development—especially for a vehicle as ambitious as Starship—it’s another bump in the road for Elon Musk’s vision of sending humans to the moon and Mars.
Editor’s Note: Starship is a big deal—it’s designed to be the most powerful rocket ever built, capable of carrying heavy payloads (and eventually people) deep into space. Explosions during testing aren’t entirely unexpected, but each failure delays SpaceX’s timeline and raises questions about how soon (or if) the rocket can live up to its lofty goals. For space enthusiasts, it’s a reminder that getting to Mars is going to be messy. For critics, it’s fuel for skepticism about Musk’s grand promises. Either way, all eyes are on what happens next.
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