SpaceX’s next-gen booster fails, explodes mid-air; what Elon Musk's company said on the explosion
SpaceX's Starship V3 booster exploded during a gas pressure test at its Texas facility early Friday. The incident, captured by livestreamers, saw a section of the un-engined booster blown out. While no injuries were reported, the setback raises concerns about SpaceX's ambitious 2026 lunar mission timeline and intensifies competition with Blue Origin.
SpaceX's Starship V3 booster exploded during a gas pressure test at its Texas facility early Friday. The incident, captured by livestreamers, saw a section of the un-engined booster blown out. While no injuries were reported, the setback raises concerns about SpaceX's ambitious 2026 lunar mission timeline and intensifies competition with Blue Origin.
