A “major anomaly” occurred on Wednesday, June 18, around 11 p.m. CT, involving the Starship undergoing preparations for its tenth flight test. The incident took place on a test stand at Starbase.

According too officials, a safety perimeter was in place, and “all personnel are safe and accounted for.”

safing Operations in Progress

“Our Starbase team is actively working to safe the test site and the immediate surrounding area in conjunction with local officials.”

The Starbase team is collaborating with local authorities to secure the test site and its surroundings.The public has been assured that “there are no hazards to residents in surrounding communities,” and people are asked to avoid the area during the ongoing safing operations.

Understanding Spaceflight Testing