SpaceX’s prototype Starship spacecraft explodes during tests the test in Texas.

This is the fourth prototype of the SpaceX Starship spacecraft. The explosion occurred two minutes after the start of testing of the ship’s engine. The prototype was built specifically for these tests – it was not intended for future flights. This is the fourth failed test Starship: Starship Mk1, as well as models SN1 and SN3 also exploded.

The incident occurred on the eve of the historic launch of the Falcon rocket with the Crew Dragon spacecraft with astronauts on board.