In what can only be described as a fiery spectacle of cosmic proportions, SpaceX’s Starship met its untimely demise during a recent test at their Texas base. The spacecraft, which was supposed to revolutionize space travel, instead revolutionized explosions as it went up in flames due to a ‘major anomaly.’
Elon Musk, the eccentric billionaire and CEO of SpaceX, was reportedly seen pacing back and forth frantically before the test, muttering something about wanting to “light a fire under the competition.” When asked for comment after the explosion, Musk simply said, “Well, that didn’t go as planned. Guess we’ll have to stick with Tesla for now.”
Not to be outdone, NASA officials were quick to chime in with their own thoughts on the catastrophic event. “We always knew SpaceX was playing with fire, but we didn’t think they’d take it quite so literally,” said NASA spokesperson, Major Tom. “Maybe next time they should stick to building rockets that don’t explode on the launchpad.”
In a surprising turn of events, a group of aliens claiming to be from the planet Zorgon contacted Earth shortly after the explosion, offering their condolences. “We saw your little firework show from our spaceship and just had to reach out,” said Zog, the self-proclaimed leader of the Zorgonians. “Don’t worry, we’ve had our fair share of failed rocket tests too. It happens to the best of us.”
Despite the setback, SpaceX remains undeterred in their mission to colonize Mars. “This is just a minor setback for us,” said SpaceX engineer, Dr. Strangelove. “We’ll rebuild, we’ll retest, and we’ll get that Starship off the ground one way or another. Just don’t ask me to light the fuse next time.”
In the meantime, residents near the Texas base are advised to keep their windows closed and their fire extinguishers handy, as SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of space exploration in the most explosive way possible. Stay tuned for more updates on this out-of-this-world saga.
