SpaceX tries to launch a bigger Starship, hits a series of last-minute problems
SpaceX attempted to launch a larger version of its Starship rocket but encountered several last-minute issues. The test flight, scheduled to take place at Starbase in Texas, was ultimately delayed. This marks another setback for the ambitious space exploration program.
- ▪SpaceX's mega rocket Starship was prepared for a test flight that was later delayed.
- ▪The launch was scheduled to take place at Starbase, Texas.
- ▪This attempt is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to advance its space exploration capabilities.
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| Canonical URL | https://apnews.com/article/spacex-musk-starship-rocket-launch-eee2fd12d03e7c3c2e24753eb80c0d17 |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 05:21:22 +0000 |
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SpaceX tries to launch a bigger version of Starship but hits a series of last-minute problems 1 of 3 | SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship is prepared for a test flight that was later delayed, in Starbase, Texas, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Read More 2 of 3 | SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship is prepared for a test flight that was later delayed in Starbase, Texas, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Read More 3 of 3 | SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship is prepared for a test flight that was later delayed in Starbase, Texas, Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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