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Will SpaceX’s 13th Test Flight of Starship Be Lucky?

First publishedJul 16, 23:56 UTC
Last updatedJul 17, 11:22 UTC · 3m ago
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Will SpaceX’s 13th Test Flight of Starship Be Lucky?
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SpaceX's Starship launch was aborted on the launchpad due to engine issues. The launch attempt was called off just as the engines started to ignite. The next flight is off indefinitely.

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SpaceX's Starship rocket was supposed to launch, but it didn't. The launch was stopped because some engines didn't work. This is a problem for SpaceX because they want to test their new rocket.

Why it matters

This is important because SpaceX is a big company that makes rockets. If they can't make their rockets work, it could affect their business.

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What happened to SpaceX's Starship?
The launch was aborted due to engine issues.
Why did the launch fail?
Some engines didn't start, triggering an automatic launch abort.
What will happen next?
The next flight is off indefinitely.
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The outlets frame the story as a setback for SpaceX, with a focus on the technical issues that caused the launch to fail. Some outlets also mention the impact on SpaceX's stock price.

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    The launch was aborted due to engine issues

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