A SpaceX Starship prototype, Ship 36, exploded on Wednesday night during a routine static‑fire test at the company’s Starbase facility near Boca Chica. The blast occurred around 11 p.m. CDT, producing a dramatic fireball visible for miles.

SpaceX termed the incident a “major anomaly” and confirmed that no one was injured, thanks to the site’s enforced safety perimeter. Company engineers are working in conjunction with local authorities to secure the area and launch an investigation.