An engine failure reported in September 2026 nearly foiled the orbital debut of SpaceX's next-generation Starship on its 14th uncrewed test flight.
Potential delays threaten SpaceX's satellite deployment ambitions and could complicate NASA's timetable for crewed lunar missions.
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