SpaceX’s Starship 12 rocket had a successful launch Friday night, before concluding its test run around the Earth with a planned fireball explosion as it splashed down in the Indian Ocean. The rocket’s launch — the largest and most powerful of its kind — took place at around 6:30 p.

SpaceX's Super Heavy booster exploded mid-air while descending after a Starship test launch from Texas.

For the first time in 2026, SpaceX's massive Starship rocket launched on a critical mission that took it thundering halfway around the world.

The 12th test flight deployed mock satellites but the Super Heavy booster was destroyed after separation. SpaceX aims to raise $75 billion next month.

SpaceX's multi-trillion dollar IPO could come flying apart if its Starship rocket does on its upcoming test flight.

The company had a mostly successful first launch of its upgraded Starship V3, which it needs to power its many ambitious goals in the years to come.