SpaceX Starship Prototype "Mark 1" Explodes During Test In Texas

BOCA CHICA, Texas (CBSNEWS.COM) - The SpaceX prototype upper stage built as a pathfinder for SpaceX's planned human-rated Starship rocket literally blew its top Wednesday during a pressurization test.

(credit: LabPadre/YouTube)

The explosion blasted what appeared to be an upper bulkhead high into the air above the company's seaside Boca Chica, Texas launch complex -- about 20 miles east of Brownsville

◊◊◊ Click Here To Read The Complete Story On cbsnews.com ◊◊◊

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.