SpaceX Halts Starship Launch Last-Minute—Here’s Why

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SpaceX has once again delayed its highly anticipated Starship launch, marking the latest in a string of setbacks for Elon Musk’s ambitious space program. Just 30 minutes before liftoff in Texas, the mission was called off due to a ground systems issue. With past tests ending in mid-air explosions and even a launchpad blast, the pressure is mounting. Starship is vital not just for Musk’s vision of colonizing Mars, but also for NASA’s future Moon missions. Will the next launch finally break the streak? WooGlobe Ref : WGA534584 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00SpaceX just pulled the plug on its most anticipated Starship launch, yet.

00:04And Elon Musk's dream of Mars? It's still on hold.

00:08Just 30 minutes before liftoff in Texas,

00:11SpaceX hit pause on what would have been the 10th test flight of Starship.

00:15The reason? A ground system issue that needed urgent troubleshooting.

00:19Now this isn't the first stumble.

00:21Earlier test flights in January, March, and May?

00:24All ended in fiery mid-air explosions.

00:27And a static fire test in June?

00:28The rocket blew up on the launch pad.

00:32At 403 feet tall, Starship is the most powerful rocket ever built.

00:37It's key to Musk's Mars mission and NASA's future moon landings.

00:41If the launch had happened, Starship would have released mock Starlink satellites

00:45and reignited an engine while orbiting Earth.

00:48Meanwhile, its super-heavy booster was set for a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.

00:53But for now, it's another delay in SpaceX's quest for reusable spaceflight.

00:57And another reminder, conquering space is hard.

01:01Will the next launch finally go right?

01:03Or will Starship stay grounded a little longer?

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