SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes after ‘major anomaly’ but no injuries reported, company says

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SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes after ‘major anomaly’ but no injuries reported, company says

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The company says the Starship "experienced a major anomaly" at about 11 p.m. Wednesday while on the test stand at Starbase, SpaceX's launch site at the southern tip of Texas.

This story appeared on pbs.org, 2025-06-19 15:53:41.