Elon Musk acknowledged a setback for SpaceX after the Starship 36 prototype exploded during a test in Texas. The company confirmed safety protocols were followed, and despite ongoing challenges, it remains dedicated to advancing its ambitious Mars program.

Elon Musk reacted to Starship blast, which raised new concerns for his ambitious Mars project and NASA's high profile missions.

A SpaceX Starship exploded into a giant fireball at Elon Musk's Starbase test site in Texas during a test on Wednesday (18 June) night.