SpaceX aborts its Starship Flight 13 test launch attempt on Thursday, July 16, just seconds before liftoff from Texas. Multiple outlets report a last-second automated scrub that prevents the rocket from leaving the pad. Space.com and NDTV describe the abort as occurring at the last moment, with Space News and Scientific American characterizing the launch attempt as ending in a scrub before proper ignition and ascent. Times of India adds that Raptor engines ignite but then shut down shortly afterward, indicating an engine start or ignition issue rather than a full, successful launch sequence. SpaceX has not announced a specific timing for a next attempt. Several sources say the company investigates what caused the automated abort and plans to determine whether the mission will be rescheduled, with NDTV reporting at least a 24-hour delay. The incident represents another postponement for Starship’s continued test program and its development toward reusable launch operations.
SpaceX aborts Starship Flight 13 test launch seconds before liftoff
SpaceX aborts its Starship Flight 13 test launch attempt on Thursday, July 16, just seconds before liftoff from Texas. Multiple outlets report a last-second automated scrub that prevents the rocket fr...
- SpaceX aborts Starship Flight 13 seconds before liftoff on July 16 from Texas.
- The abort is triggered by an automated launch scrub, ending the attempt before launch.
- Reports indicate an engine ignition/start problem; one account says engines shut down shortly after attempting to ignite.
- SpaceX says it is investigating the cause and determining when to try again.
- The next attempt is not announced; one report indicates a delay of at least 24 hours.
SpaceX aborted the launch of its latest Starship test flight July 16 when some of the vehicle’s engines failed to ignite. The post SpaceX aborts Starship Flight 13 launch attempt appeared first on SpaceNews.
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