SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after an automated abort command halted the test flight on Thursday. The setback wiped roughly $100 billion from the company's market value, with shares dropping by about 6% since the abort.
Key Takeaways
SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after an engine abort during Thursday's test flight. The setback caused shares to drop 6%, wiping $100 billion off the company's market value.
- SpaceX aims for a July 20 launch after replacing two Raptor engines
- Thursday's abort triggered by four non-igniting engines, causing a 6% stock drop
- Starship's success is crucial for expanding Starlink and NASA moon missions
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Failure Cause | 1 Difference | Reuters and UPI report four engines failed to ignite; CNBC says engine ignition failure | ▼ |
| Launch Date | Broad Agreement | Targeting Monday for next launch attempt | |
| Stock Drop | Broad Agreement | $100 billion wiped off market value, shares dropped 6% |
Engine Failure Cause
▼Reuters and UPI report four engines failed to ignite; CNBC says engine ignition failure
Launch Date
Broad AgreementTargeting Monday for next launch attempt
Stock Drop
Broad Agreement$100 billion wiped off market value, shares dropped 6%
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The Starship rocket ignited its engines for a 13th test flight at SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas but did not lift off after four of the booster’s 33 Raptor engines failed to ignite. CEO Elon Musk stated on X that “some of the engines didn't start,” triggering the abort.
SpaceX plans to replace two of the booster's Raptor engines before Monday's scheduled launch, aiming for a successful flight. The company has launched 12 Starship test flights since 2023, some ending in explosive failures that highlight SpaceX’s high-risk testing approach.
The abort and subsequent share price drop offer an early glimpse into how investors might judge the progress of the $15 billion rocket development program. Chad Anderson, CEO of Space Capital and a long-time investor in SpaceX, emphasized that despite short-term volatility, Starship remains central to SpaceX’s long-term ambitions.
Starship's success is crucial for expanding the Starlink network and launching thousands of AI-processing satellites into space. The rocket will carry 20 Starlink satellites on its next test flight, demonstrating its satellite-dispensing system. SpaceX also plans to launch Starship from Florida by year-end.
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