Rocket Report: Starship launch delayed, German launch company may aid Canada
SpaceX's Starship rocket faced a delay due to a ground system issue just before its planned launch in South Texas. Firefly Aerospace has expanded its facilities in Texas to support increased spacecraft production. Additionally, Isar Aerospace is set to assist Canadian firms in establishing sovereign access to space as part of a submarine contract proposal.
- ▪SpaceX's Starship rocket was ready for launch but was delayed by a ground system issue.
- ▪Firefly Aerospace has moved into a new headquarters and expanded its cleanroom space to accelerate spacecraft production.
- ▪Isar Aerospace will assist Canadian launch firms as part of a submarine contract proposal.
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All the news that’s fit to lift Rocket Report: Starship launch delayed, German launch company may aid Canadavar abtest_2155640 = new ABTest(2155640, 'click'); All eyes on South Texas for the latest Starship test flight. Eric Berger – May 22, 2026 7:20 am | 0 SpaceX's Starship rocket for Flight 12 is stacked at the pad, and ready to go. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX's Starship rocket for Flight 12 is stacked at the pad, and ready to go. Credit: SpaceX Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Welcome to Edition 8.42 of the Rocket Report! SpaceX nearly launched its Starship rocket on Thursday amid much pomp and circumstance in South Texas, only to be foiled by a ground system issue.
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