SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 23, 2025Daily.dev

SpaceX’s upgraded Starship suffers explosion during testing

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SpaceX's first upgraded Starship V3 rocket booster exploded during gas pressure testing just hours after rollout in Texas, blowing out an entire side of the lower section before engines were even installed. The explosion could delay SpaceX's ambitious 2026 timeline for demonstrating orbital fuel transfers needed for NASA's moon missions.

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