SpaceX Scrubs Starship V3 Launch Due to Mechanical Issue
Elon Musk's SpaceX postponed the inaugural flight of its Starship V3 rocket on Thursday after a hydraulic pin failed to retract properly. The company plans to attempt the uncrewed test flight again on Friday as it works toward a targeted 1.75 trillion dollar initial public offering.
SpaceX scrubbed the uncrewed Starship V3 launch in the United States on Thursday after technical issues halted the countdown seconds before liftoff. The company plans a second launch attempt on Friday following months of testing delays for the upgraded vehicle. The mission is a critical milestone for a planned $1.75 trillion IPO valuation.
### Technical Glitch Halts Starbase Countdown SpaceX called off the launch after fuel temperature and pressure readings triggered multiple pauses. Elon Musk stated on X that a hydraulic pin on a mechanical arm of the launch tower failed to retract. The scrub occurred just seconds before the scheduled flight of the 12th Starship rocket.
