SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Test Launch Targets New Date After Engine Abort

SpaceX is preparing for the thirteenth test flight of its Starship rocket, now targeting as early as July 23rd or 24th, after an automated abort halted the initial launch attempt on July 16th/17th due to engine ignition issues. This flight aims to test reusability adjustments, attempt an in-space relight of a Raptor engine, and deploy 20 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites.

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