SpaceX aborts its planned Starship test flight on the launch pad moments before liftoff after some engines fail to start. Reports say the rocket came within about a second or a few seconds of launching, but the engine start failure triggers an automatic abort sequence, preventing the flight from proceeding. Multiple outlets describe the event as a last-moment pad abort rather than a failure after liftoff.
The launch is described as the 13th flight for the Starship vehicle, which is characterized as 407 feet (124 metres) tall and equipped with 33 main engines. One outlet notes that the launch is off indefinitely following the abort, while others focus on the immediate cause—engines not starting during the final countdown.
No source provided additional details on the specific engine(s) affected, whether the issue is connected to prior hardware or software changes, or when a new launch date may be set. The reports collectively indicate that Starship remains on the pad and the next attempt depends on resolving the engine startup problem.
