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Ship 36 was a Starship upper-stage prototype that exploded while preparing for a static fire at the Masseys test site. Ship 36 was intended to fly on Starship Flight 10.
Ship 36 exploded during preparation for a static fire. According to SpaceX, initial analysis indicates the failure of a COPV (composite overwrapped pressure vessel) containing gaseous nitrogen, located in the nosecone of the ship.
Ship 36 performed a static fire of one Raptor engine, demonstrating an in-space burn, at Masseys in preparation for Starship Flight 10.
Ship 36 conducted a cryogenic proof test to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle.