Part of testing is pushing components way past their limits, so it's entirely possible that the team predicted a fiery end.

Dozens of startups working on data centers, mining and pharmaceuticals are hanging on Elon Musk's long-stalled megarocket.

A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.

SpaceX's Starship rocket launches from Starbase during its second test flight in Boca Chica, Texas, on November 18, 2023. automation SpaceX launched its Starship rocket Saturday morning for the ...

Exploding starship causes all kinds of fuel and routing issues for airliners in the debris field. Listen in to see what we ...