On May 22nd, 2026, a Starship launch occurred, with one of its six engines failing, but it reached its intended destination in the Indian Ocean before exploding upon splashdown.

In January 2025, Starship experienced its worst disaster, exploding over the Gulf of Mexico due to an autonomous self-destruct system activation.

On May 20th, 2026, SpaceX released its IPO prospectus, with the IPO itself scheduled for June 2026.