SpaceX's highly anticipated launch of the Starship V3 megarocket was postponed on May 21 due to technical issues encountered during the countdown at the Starbase site in South Texas. The company's communications director, Dan Huot, described the attempt as a 'wet dress rehearsal,' emphasizing the learning experience gained from the pre-launch tests. The next opportunity for liftoff is scheduled for May 22, with a launch window from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. Starship V3 is a significant upgrade designed for future missions to the moon and Mars, and it is expected to play a key role in NASA's Artemis program, including the Artemis 3 mission planned for 2027 and Artemis 4 in 2028. Notably, the launch attempt attracted celebrity attention, with Nicki Minaj attending and expressing her enthusiasm for the event. SpaceX's ongoing developments with Starship aim to advance human exploration of space, including a future crewed flyby mission around Mars led by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang. Despite the setback, SpaceX remains focused on troubleshooting the issues to ensure a successful launch in the near future.