SpaceX canceled the test launch of the Starship spacecraft just… (двигатель · запуск · компания)
SpaceX canceled the test launch of the Starship spacecraft just seconds before liftoff. The Starship rocket launch by SpaceX was aborted on the last second prior to the start of the 13th test flight because one of the 33 engines failed to ignite.
Consensus
- The 13th test flight of SpaceX's Starship was canceled less than one second before liftoff.
- A failure in one or more of the Raptor engines triggered an automatic abort.
- SpaceX plans to attempt another launch early next week.
- The incident occurred at the Starbase spaceport in Texas.
Points of divergence
- Two engines will be replaced to fix the issue. — kommersant
- Stocks of SpaceX dropped by approximately 3% on over-the-counter markets, closing at $131.11 on July 16, marking the first drop below IPO price ($135). — kommersant
- Elon Musk expressed hope that a new launch attempt would happen in several days. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- SpaceX cancels Starship test launch one second before liftoff — Коммерсантъ
- Musk Explains Why SpaceX Cancelled the 13th Starship Test Launch — Вести