SpaceX Aborts Starship’s 10th Test Flight Minutes Before Liftoff
SpaceX halted its 10th Starship test flight just 15 minutes before scheduled liftoff on August 24 due to a ground systems issue. The launch, planned for 7:30 p.m. ET from Starbase, Texas, was scrubbed after fueling operations stopped abruptly. Engineers are investigating, with no new launch date confirmed.
The mission aimed to deploy mock Starlink satellites and test controlled reentry over the Indian Ocean. This setback adds to Elon Musk’s challenges in developing a fully reusable rocket system for lunar and Mars missions. Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, has faced multiple failures this year, including explosions and debris fallout.