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Elon Musk's SpaceX faced a major setback as its Starship 36 rocket exploded during a routine static fire test at Starbase, Texas. The powerful explosion, captured in viral videos, sent massive flames and smoke into the sky. This test was part of preparations for the highly anticipated Starship Flight 10, which was scheduled for later this month. Despite the explosion, SpaceX is known for learning from such failures and improving their designs. The incident has led to the likely delay of the planned launch, as the company now faces the task of recovering and refining its spacecraft for future missions.#spacex #explosion #elonmusk #starbase #texas #starshipflight10
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