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Starship’s big test flight nearly took off—but a last-second engine failure triggered an automatic abort, leaving the 407-foot behemoth smoking on the pad. Carrying 20 new Starlink satellites, this was its 13th mission and a critical step toward NASA’s moon goals. Elon Musk says two engines will be swapped, aiming for a launch early next week. The abort system worked as designed—saving the day after past explosive mishaps. SpaceX’s Starship is central to Artemis, with astronauts headed to the moon’s south pole by 2028. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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