WATCH: SpaceX rocket explodes during test, no injuries reported
STARBASE, Texas (KVEO) —A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky.
The company said the Starship “experienced a major anomaly” at about 11 p.m. while on the test stand preparing for the 10th flight test at Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site at the southern tip of Texas.
“A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the operation and all personnel are safe and accounted for,” SpaceX said in a statement on the social platform X.
“Our Starbase team is actively working to safe the test site and the immediate surrounding area in conjunction with local officials,” the statement read.
The space company stated that there were no hazards to residents in surrounding communities.
“We ask that individuals do not attempt to approach the area while safing operations continue,” the statement continued.
The company said it was working with local officials to respond to the explosion.
LabPadre provided a live look at the site.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.