During a static fire test, SpaceX's Starship 36 encountered a catastrophic failure, with the initial analysis pointing to a malfunction of the nitrogen pressure vessel (COPV) located within the payload bay. While the incident caused substantial damage to the launch pad, all team members remained unharmed, and there were no adverse effects on the surrounding community. SpaceX has announced its intention to undertake a thorough investigation and assessment of the situation. Responding via social media, Elon Musk noted that this was an unprecedented issue in the Starship's design history.