SpaceX Starship explodes and bursts into flames during static fire test

Watch the moment SpaceX Starship rocket explodes bursting into flames on Wednesday (June 18) during a stationary fire test in preparation for its next flight.

The rocket blew up at Massey's Testing Center in Texas at 11pm after a pre-flight procedure that tests whether or not the rockets engines are ignited while the vehicle is bolted to a launch mount.

SpaceX released a statement saying: "A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the operation and all personnel are safe and accounted for."

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