negativeSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-16T23:01:27Z
SpaceX Aborts Second Starship V3 Launch Post-Ignition Due to Engine Failure
SpaceX aborted the second Starship V3 launch moments after ignition due to four Raptor engines failing to ignite, prompting an automatic shutdown. The setback delays SpaceX's orbital data center ambitions and follows a recent IPO and stock price decline.
The company didn't immediately say what went wrong. SpaceX's stock plunged more than 4% in after-hours trading before paring losses.
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