Fatal Accident Exposes Persistent Safety Crisis at SpaceX's Starbase

A worker death at SpaceX's Starbase has triggered a new OSHA investigation, adding to an already troubling safety record at the Texas launch site. The incident comes days before Starship's planned launch and SpaceX's record-breaking IPO, highlighting growing regulatory scrutiny of the company's workplace conditions. With previous OSHA violations, lawsuits, and injury rates far exceeding industry peers, the accident underscores persistent safety challenges that could impact SpaceX's operations and reputation.