SpaceX Starship rocket aborts before liftoff in 13th flight test attempt

SpaceX’s Starship suffered a last-second abort before liftoff on its 13th Texas test flight, postponing the mission by at least 24 hours. The company is investigating what likely caused the automated scrub. Near-term impact appears limited to schedule uncertainty rather than a fundamental business or financial change.

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SpaceX’s Starship suffered a last-second abort before liftoff on its 13th Texas test flight, postponing the mission by at least 24 hours. The company is investigating what likely caused the automated scrub. Near-term impact appears limited to schedule uncertainty rather than a fundamental business or financial change.