A live stream has captured the moment a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded into a gigantic fireball when preparing for a flight test. The incident occurred on Wednesday night around 11pm at the Massey’s Testing Center in Texas.
In a statement, the company said no injuries were caused. They said there were no hazards to the surrounding communities and asked people not to approach the area.
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