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SpaceX Reschedules Starship Flight 13 Test Launch for July 23 After Previous Abort

SpaceX Reschedules Starship Flight 13 Test Launch for July 23 After Previous Abort

SpaceX has announced a new target date for the launch of its Starship megarocket, now set for July 23. This follows an aborted attempt on July 16 due to a post-ignition anomaly. The launch will occur from SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas, with a 90-minute window starting at 6:45 p.m. EDT. This mission, known as Flight 13, marks the second launch of Starship Version 3, which is designed to carry 20 upgraded Starlink V3 satellites. These satellites are part of SpaceX's plan to build a constellation of 100,000 Starlink V3 spacecraft in low Earth orbit. The mission is crucial for NASA's Artemis program, which aims to establish a permanent lunar base.
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SpaceX Reschedules Starship Flight 13 Test Launch for July 23

SpaceX Reschedules Starship Flight 13 Test Launch for July 23

SpaceX has rescheduled the test launch of its Starship Flight 13 for July 23, 2026, after an initial abort on July 16. The launch will take place from SpaceX's Starbase in Texas, with a 90-minute window opening at 6:45 p.m. EDT. This test is crucial for the development of the Starship, a fully reusable spacecraft intended for missions to the moon and Mars. The launch will include deploying 20 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites, although they will not remain in orbit due to the suborbital nature of the flight.
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Northrop Grumman and SpaceX Prepare for Major Satellite and Starship Launches

Northrop Grumman and SpaceX Prepare for Major Satellite and Starship Launches

Northrop Grumman and SpaceX are gearing up for significant launches this week. Northrop Grumman is set to launch its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) and three Mission Extension Pods (MEPs) on July 21, 2026. The MRV-1 is designed to service satellites in geosynchronous orbit, extending their operational life. Meanwhile, SpaceX is preparing for the Starship Flight 13 test launch on July 23, 2026, after a previous abort. This launch will test the latest version of the Starship, which is crucial for future lunar and Mars missions.
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SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted Due to Last-Second Shutdown, Rescheduled

SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted Due to Last-Second Shutdown, Rescheduled

SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted Due to Last-Second Shutdown, Rescheduled
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SpaceX Reschedules Starship Flight 13 After Aborted Launch

SpaceX Reschedules Starship Flight 13 After Aborted Launch

SpaceX Reschedules Starship Flight 13 After Aborted Launch
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Northrop Grumman Launches Mission to Extend Life of Aging Satellites with Jetpacks

Northrop Grumman Launches Mission to Extend Life of Aging Satellites with Jetpacks

Northrop Grumman Launches Mission to Extend Life of Aging Satellites with Jetpacks
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SpaceX moves Starship launch attempt to Thursday

SpaceX moves Starship launch attempt to Thursday

July 19 (Reuters) - SpaceX is targeting Thursday, July 23, for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket, the company said in a statement on Sunday.
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SpaceX Prepares for Starship Flight 13 After Engine Replacement

SpaceX Prepares for Starship Flight 13 After Engine Replacement

SpaceX Prepares for Starship Flight 13 After Engine Replacement
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SpaceX Reschedules Starship Launch Attempt to Thursday Following Technical Delays

SpaceX Reschedules Starship Launch Attempt to Thursday Following Technical Delays

SpaceX Reschedules Starship Launch Attempt to Thursday Following Technical Delays
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NASA says Artemis III mission on schedule as Blue Origin repairs launchpad

NASA says Artemis III mission on schedule as Blue Origin repairs launchpad

By Joe Brock FARNBOROUGH, England, July 20 (Reuters) - NASA remains on track for next year's Artemis III mission, a key test of orbital docking and lunar landers needed for future crewed moon landings, despite an explosion involving an unmanned Blue Origin rocket during a launchpad test in May, NASA
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SpaceX Stock Plummets 45% Amid Starship Test Flight Setback

SpaceX Stock Plummets 45% Amid Starship Test Flight Setback

SpaceX Stock Plummets 45% Amid Starship Test Flight Setback
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NASA Prepares for SpaceX Crew-13 Mission to International Space Station

NASA Prepares for SpaceX Crew-13 Mission to International Space Station

NASA is gearing up for the SpaceX Crew-13 mission, which will transport a team of astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission includes NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov. The crew will launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with the launch scheduled for no earlier than mid-September. NASA has planned a series of briefings to discuss the mission details, including an overview and crew training sessions, which will be streamed live. This mission marks the second spaceflight for Watkins and the first for Delaney, Kutryk, and Teteryatnikov.