“Our Starbase team is actively working to safe the test site and the immediate surrounding area in conjunction with local officials. There are no hazards to residents in surrounding communities.”
The company has not yet disclosed the extent of the damage to its Starbase infrastructure or whether the explosion will impact the timeline for the next flight test, which was expected later this month.
What’s Next for SpaceX
Despite setbacks like this one, SpaceX continues to lead in the private spaceflight industry. Alongside its long-term Mars plans, the company is actively supplying cargo and astronauts to the International Space Station, launching Starlink satellites, and preparing private spaceflights for commercial customers like Axiom Space and Jared Isaacman’s Inspiration4 mission.
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