The launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket was aborted at the last…
The launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket was aborted at the last second before liftoff during the 13th test flight, as one of the 33 engines failed to ignite.
Consensus
- The 13th test launch of SpaceX's Starship was canceled.
- The cancellation occurred less than one second before the scheduled launch time.
- The launch was intended to take place at the Starbase spaceport in Texas.
- An automatic system shutdown was triggered during engine ignition.
- One or more of the Raptor engines failed to ignite, leading to the abort.
- SpaceX plans to attempt another launch in early next week.
- The incident was broadcast via live stream.
- The company confirmed the cancellation through its social media accounts.
Points of divergence
- Two engines will be replaced to fix the issue. — kommersant
- SpaceX stock dropped by approximately 3% on over-the-counter markets, closing at $131.11 on July 16, below the IPO price of $135. — kommersant
- SpaceX expressed concerns about the European Union's plan to reserve satellite spectrum for European operators, which could restrict access for American and Chinese companies, potentially causing global communication interference for Starlink. — m24
- The Starship spacecraft returned to Earth after the 12th test flight in May, lost one of six engines during ascent, and exploded upon splashdown. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- SpaceX cancels Starship test launch one second before liftoff — Коммерсантъ
- SpaceX canceled 13th Starship test launch — Москва 24
- Musk Explains Why SpaceX Cancelled the 13th Starship Test Launch — Вести