Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch as mega share sale looms
It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.
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"If that can be fixed tonight, there will be another launch attempt tomorrow at 5:30 CT [22:30 GMT]."
— Elon Musk , Executive
"The hydraulic pin holding the tower arm in place did not retract. If that can be fixed tonight, there will be another launch attempt tomorrow at 5:30 CT."
— Elon Musk , Executive
"the hydraulic pin holding the [launch] tower arm in place did not retract"
— Elon Musk , Executive
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It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.
SpaceX postponed the 12th Starship rocket launch due to technical issues, with plans for another attempt on Friday. This follows the company's announcement of a record-breaking IPO aiming for a valuation of $1.75 trillion.
SpaceX aborted the inaugural launch of its third-generation Starship rocket system from Starbase, Texas, citing technical issues. A subsequent attempt is expected on Friday, coinciding with the company's IPO preparations.
SpaceX's attempt to launch its largest Starship rocket was halted due to technical issues, delaying the test flight. The company plans another attempt on Friday, amid its IPO preparations.
SpaceX postponed the launch of its Starship rocket, with plans for another attempt on Friday. This follows the company's announcement of a record-breaking IPO aiming for a valuation of $1.75 trillion.
SpaceX delayed the launch of its upgraded Starship megarocket due to technical issues, with another attempt scheduled for Friday. This comes amid the company's plans for a record-breaking IPO.
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