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SpaceX suddenly aborts second Starship V3 launch after ignition

The company didn't immediately say what went wrong. SpaceX's stock plunged more than 4% in after-hours trading before paring losses.

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SpaceX halted the second launch attempt of its upgraded Starship V3 system on Thursday after the booster ignited at the South Texas complex. Elon Musk said on X that some engines failed to start, triggering an automatic abort, and announced that two engines will be replaced. He added that SpaceX will not attempt another Starship launch until the following week.

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