SpaceX's upgraded Starship suffers explosion during testing

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/11/booster-18-anomaly-p...

Official SpaceX statement:

"Booster 18 suffered an anomaly during gas system pressure testing that we were conducting in advance of structural proof testing. No propellant was on the vehicle, and engines were not yet installed. The teams need time to investigate before we are confident of the cause. No one was injured as we maintain a safe distance for personnel during this type of testing. The site remains clear and we are working plans to safely reenter the site."

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1991889258701885702

As of when the photos were taken, the stage was still standing, but with a large hole in the side. Typically propellant tanks which rupture result in more complete collapse.. but this test involved only gas pressurization and no propellant.