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SpaceX has announced the cancellation of its anticipated test flight for the Starship rocket, attributing the decision to issues related to the ground systems at its launch site. The announcement came shortly before the scheduled liftoff from the company's Starbase facility in southern Texas, which was set for 6:30 p.m. local time.
The cancellation marks a significant setback for SpaceX as it aimed to conduct the tenth flight of the Starship. The decision was communicated via social media platform X, where the company stated it needed additional time to resolve the identified problems.
Prior to the cancellation, SpaceX founder Elon Musk had expressed optimism about the launch, indicating on X that Starship 10 was slated to launch that evening. However, the firm did not provide information on a potential rescheduling of the flight.
This incident adds to a series of challenges SpaceX has faced with the Starship program this year. The company has experienced multiple setbacks, including two failed test flights early in their trajectories and another that failed while in space. Additionally, a static fire test conducted in June resulted in an explosion on the ground.
The Starship rocket is a crucial component of SpaceX's ambitious plans to transport humans to Mars. Musk has previously stated that an uncrewed mission is projected for late 2026, which would carry a humanoid robot. He anticipates that human landings on the Martian surface could occur between 2029 and 2031.
Standing at 403 feet (123 meters) tall, the Starship is designed to be fully reusable, which is part of SpaceX's strategy to reduce costs and increase accessibility to space travel.
Despite its innovative approach of "fail fast, learn fast," which has established SpaceX as a leading provider of launch services globally, the ongoing issues with the Starship program have raised concerns about the company's ability to replicate its past successes with this larger, more complex vehicle.
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