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SpaceX's Starship Flight Test 13 aborted seconds before launch due to engine issue

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SpaceX's Starship Flight Test 13 was aborted just seconds before launch due to a last-minute engine problem.
The company is planning to make another launch attempt on the following Monday.
The engine issue resulted in significant financial repercussions, with the company's market value reportedly dropping by about $100 billion.
The decision to abort was made for safety reasons, according to a company representative.
This was the latest setback for the Starship program, which has faced multiple challenges during testing phases.

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SpaceX aimed to conduct its 13th flight test of the Starship rocket on July 17, 2026. However, the launch was abruptly aborted less than one second before ignition due to an issue with the rocket's engines. This last-second cancellation has raised concerns regarding the reliability of the rocket, with a spokesperson stating that the decision was made for safety reasons.

In the wake of the abort, SpaceX plans to make new attempts, targeting the following Monday for another launch opportunity. The abort incident not only halted the test flight but reportedly led to a significant market impact, resulting in an estimated $100 billion loss in the company’s market value on the stock market. The situation underscores the pressures and challenges SpaceX faces as it continues to develop its Starship program.

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