SpaceX postpones Starship test flight over ground system issue

Elon Musks' SpaceX postponed Sunday’s tenth Starship launch from Texas about 30 minutes before liftoff due to a ground system problem. The 232-foot Super Heavy booster and 171-foot Starship were fully stacked and fueled at Starbase, according to Reuters.

The delay slows progress on the next-generation rocket, which has faced multiple test failures this year. Starship’s upgraded design includes stronger heat shields, improved flaps, and increased thrust, crucial for reentry and rapid reuse. A new launch date has not been announced.