Updated: June 19, 2025 12:07 IST 2 min read Footage surrounding on social media show a massive fireball erupting from the site. (Source: Screengtab/X/@NASASpaceflight) A powerful explosion shook Elon Musk’s SpaceX testing facility at Messy Thursday, bringing a dramatic halt to preparations for the company’s upcoming Starship launch. The blast occurred during a routine static fire test of Starship 36 — a critical procedure in which the respective vehicle is partially fuelled and at least one engine is ignited for a small duration. Footage circulating on social media show a massive fireball erupting from the site and engulfing the surrounding area in flames. Story continues below this ad In a post on X, SpaceX confirmed the incident, saying, “On Wednesday, June 18 at approximately 11 p.m. CT, the Starship preparing for the tenth flight test experienced a major anomaly while on a test stand at Starbase.” On Wednesday, June 18 at approximately 11 p.m. CT, the Starship preparing for the tenth flight test experienced a major anomaly while on a test stand at Starbase. A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the operation and all personnel are safe and accounted…