SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship has been forced into a delay due to last-minute problems. The rocket, the world’s largest and most powerful, was supposed to launch from Texas with four mock satellites on board for a space-skimming test flight. However, issues with the 403-foot rocket halted the countdown at the 40-second mark.
The delay comes after an explosion on the last test flight in January, which damaged the Starship. If problems can be quickly fixed, another launch attempt could take place as early as Tuesday.
SpaceX’s Elon Musk plans to use the Starship to settle Mars. The rocket has already been booked by NASA for astronaut moon landings later this decade. Despite the delay, SpaceX remains committed to its ambitious plans for the Starship program.
Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/minute-problems-spacexs-mega-rocket-starship-forces-delay-119408349