A SpaceX rocket exploded during a routine test in Texas, creating a massive fireball that was visible in the sky. The explosion was captured on a livestream, showing the fireball coming from Starship 36 before the screen turned white due to the brightness of the explosion. Debris was scattered around the test site as a large fire burned for two hours after the incident.

SpaceX reported that the Starship rocket had a major anomaly while preparing for its 10th flight test at the Starbase launch site in Texas. The company assured that all personnel were safe, and there were no hazards to surrounding communities. Safety operations were conducted in the area following the explosion.

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, responded to the incident by downplaying it, saying, "Just a scratch." He also shared a post mourning the loss of Ship 36 with a meme attached.

This explosion is the latest setback for SpaceX, which has experienced multiple failed launches of its Starship rocket in the past. Despite these setbacks, the company continues to work towards its next flight test.