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SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch attempt faces last-minute issues
SpaceX attempted to launch a more powerful version of its Starship rocket but encountered problems. The mission's objectives included testing the rocket's capabilities. (sources: space, cbsnews, ap)
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ModernAction Briefing
The launch of SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket was scrubbed at the last minute due to a series of issues. The Starship V3 Ship later made a planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
- SpaceX attempted to launch a scaled-up version of its Starship rocket.
- The launch faced last-minute problems that led to its cancellation.
- The Starship V3 Ship successfully splashed down in the Indian Ocean as planned.
Why it matters
The success of the Starship program is important for NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon.
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