<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>SpaceX's Starship, Ship 36, exploded on the ground during a static fire test at the Massey’s Testing Center site at around 11PM CT.</li><li>This incident occurred ahead of a planned 10th flight test for the Starship.</li><li>SpaceX confirmed that all personnel are safe and accounted for, with no reported injuries.</li><li>The extent of the damage and the cause of the explosion are currently unknown.</li><li>This marks the latest in a series of explosions during Starship flight tests this year.</li><li>Authorities reported that there are no hazards to residents in the area of Starbase, Texas.</li><li>SpaceX is actively working to secure the test site and surrounding areas.</li><li>The V2 Starship design was being used for this test, aimed at increasing reliability and performance.</li><li>Elon Musk mentioned a new V3 design aimed at achieving a launch rate of once a week in about 12 months.</li><li>Live camera feeds show the site still burning with responses from local fire departments ongoing.</li><li>The explosion occurred before the static fire test was set to begin, following the propellant load sequence.</li></ul>

SpaceX Starship explodes again, this time on the ground

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