In this week’s Starbase Update, we witness a slow-motion Ship 31 static fire, progress on the next generation Ship 33 and Ship 34, and some full stack testing of the Flight 5 full stack (Booster 11 and Ship 30)! Could a Wet Dress Rehearsal be next? To join us as we dive into the latest developments and what might happen next in the lead-up to launch, follow the link in the comments below! 👇 | NASASpaceflight.com

Captured in stunning 4K 60FPS and slowed to 40% speed, this footage shows the dramatic explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Ship 36 during pre-launch testing at Starbase, Texas. Moments before a planned six-engine static fire on June 18, 2025, the vehicle erupted into a massive fireball, ending its mission before liftoff. #SpaceX #Starship #Starbase #Explosion #StaticFire #RocketTest #SpaceFlight #RaptorEngine #Texas #SpaceTechnology | Spaceagency.blog