Starship tumbles out of control during ninth test flight of SpaceX rocket
SpaceX is expected to launch a ninth uncrewed test flight of Starship, the most powerful rocket system ever constructed. The mission comes after two prior tests ended in explosive failure.
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2 developments- May 27, 2025SpaceX is poised to launch the ninth test flight of its Starship megarocket
- May 28, 2025Starship tumbles out of control during ninth test flight of SpaceX rocket
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