Published: Jun 19, 2025, 14:04 Save for later — Dexerto (@Dexerto) June 19, 2025 SpaceX and Elon Musk comment on Starship 36 explosion Shortly after the mishap, Elon Musk joked that the massive explosion was “just a scratch” on the rocket. SpaceX, on the other hand, used X to explain the situation a bit more. “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,” they said in a post. Article continues after ad “A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the operation, and all personnel are safe and accounted for. Our Starbase team is actively working to safe the test site and the immediate surrounding area in conjunction with local officials.” Article continues after ad