SpaceX issues statement on Starship V3 Booster 18 anomaly
Starship Booster 18 experienced an anomaly during gas-system pressure testing at Starbase; no propellant or engines were installed and no injuries occurred.
SpaceX Starship Version 3 booster crumples in early testing
Booster 18 suffered catastrophic structural failure during a pressurization test and will likely be retired, jeopardizing Starship V3 validation and near‑term mission schedules.
