NASA and SpaceX Rocket Explosion

SpaceX punts Starship launch

SpaceX punts Starship launch as investigation opens into Starbase worker’s death

SpaceX is now targeting the evening of May 21 to launch the latest and largest version of its Starship megarocket for the first time

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Explosion Rocks SpaceX’s Test of Water Deluge System Ahead of Starship Launch

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Starship set for 1st 2026 flight test. Inside critical SpaceX launch

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SpaceX contractor dies at rocket company’s Texas HQ

A SpaceX contractor died last week while working at the rocket’s company headquarters in Starbase, Texas, according to the local county sheriff’s office.

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Contractor Dies After a Fall at SpaceX’s Starbase Facility While Company Was Preparing for Starship Launch

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Worker Killed at SpaceX’s Starbase Ahead of Starship V3 Launch

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Explosion at SpaceX’s Starship launch site, days before critical rocket mission

An explosion has been captured at SpaceX ’s Starbase facility in Texas, where Elon Musk’s company is preparing to launch its Starship craft in a critical test of the world’s largest rocket. SpaceX was reportedly performing a deluge test, which involves shooting water at the base of the rocket to counter the massive flames during launch.

If Starship Explodes Again, It Could Derail SpaceX’s Entire IPO

SpaceX has enjoyed a lot of leeway when its Starship rocket has failed or exploded because of the sheer ambition of its vision — and because CEO Elon Musk has framed “breaking things” as an opportunity to quickly make progress,

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SpaceX prepares to launch next-generation Starship, the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built

Starship V3's maiden spaceflight is scheduled for next week as SpaceX prepares to launch the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares for critical Starship launch. Why it matters

SpaceX is preparing for the 12th launch of its Starship rocket, scheduled for May 19, 2026 at its Starbase headquarters south of Corpus Christi. This mission will debut Version 3 of Starship, the largest and most powerful iteration built by the company.