SpaceX's eighth flight test of the Starship spacecraft was called off shortly before launch due to issues with its Super Heavy booster. Elon Musk stressed the importance of caution, citing uncertainties regarding the flight's safety. The upcoming test will follow a previous explosion incident where significant destabilization led to a propellant leak and subsequent engine failures. Though the Super Heavy's booster managed a successful maneuver post-separation, the overall situation underscores the complexities and risks associated with spaceflight. SpaceX aims to reschedule the launch within a few days.
SpaceX decided to scrub the launch entirely after engineers flagged unspecified issues related to the Super Heavy booster just minutes before the scheduled launch.
CEO Elon Musk emphasized caution, stating, 'Too many question marks about this flight and then we were 20 bar low on ground spin start pressure.'
SpaceX aims to attempt another launch as soon as Thursday, marking the first flight test since Starship's upper stage exploded midair in January.
An investigation revealed that violent oscillations caused a propellant leak in the Starship's 'attic,' resulting in a series of fires that destroyed nearly all its engines.
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