SpaceX launches massive Starship V3 rocket on test flight
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket after a brief delay due to a technical issue. The uncrewed rocket completed its test flight, achieving most of its objectives despite some malfunctions. This launch marks a significant milestone for SpaceX as it prepares for a record-breaking stock market debut.
- ▪The Starship V3 rocket launched from Texas just after 17:30 on Friday.
- ▪The test flight ended with a splashdown in the Indian Ocean after about an hour.
- ▪SpaceX plans to debut its initial public offering, which could be the largest in Wall Street history.
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SpaceX massive Starship V3 rocket successful test flight after delaysJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleToby MannReutersElon Musk's SpaceX has launched the biggest-ever Starship rocket a day after the highly anticipated test flight was delayed.The uncrewed Starship V3 rocket rocket blasted off from its launchpad in Texas just after 17:30 (2230 GMT) on Friday, days after SpaceX revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.The test flight ended after about an hour later when Starship splashed down into the Indian Ocean. "Congratulations @SpaceX team on an epic first Starship V3 launch & landing!" Musk posted on his X platform.
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