SpaceX Postpones Starship Launch, Rescheduled for Friday
Latest News Live Updates: SpaceX scrubs launch of upgraded Starship from Texas, to retry Friday
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SpaceX has postponed the launch of its upgraded Starship V3 rocket from Texas, initially scheduled for Thursday, due to a technical issue. The company will attempt the launch again on Friday at 5:30 p.m. Central Time (2230 GMT), as it prepares for significant missions including rapid Starlink satellite deployments and NASA moon missions.
- 01The launch was scrubbed due to a hydraulic pin malfunction on the launch tower's mechanical arm.
- 02Starship V3 is designed for rapid Starlink satellite launches and NASA moon missions.
- 03The launch window on Friday opens at 5:30 p.m. Central Time (2230 GMT).
- 04This launch marks SpaceX's 12th attempt with the Starship rocket.
- 05Elon Musk announced the delay via a post on X.
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SpaceX has postponed the launch of its upgraded Starship V3 rocket, which was set to take place on Thursday from Texas. The decision to scrub the launch was made due to a malfunction involving a hydraulic pin on one of the launch tower's mechanical arms. The company is now targeting a retry for Friday, with a launch window opening at 5:30 p.m. Central Time (2230 GMT). This mission is crucial for demonstrating the rocket's capabilities for rapid deployments of Starlink satellites and supporting NASA's lunar missions. The Starship V3 is part of Elon Musk's ambitious plans as the company approaches a record-breaking public listing.
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