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

Starbase is an emerging community in Texas where SpaceX has long conducted its launches. On the brink of becoming an official city, CNN's Ed Lavandera examines how this transformation raises questions about Elon Musk's expanding influence and its implications for the local community and economy. https://cnn.it/4jyBSRC | CNN