'Engines didn't start': SpaceX aborts Starship's 13th test just before liftoff

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SpaceX's Starship rocket aborted its 13th flight test just before liftoff in Texas due to engine start failure. The Raptor engines ignited but shut down quickly, causing another delay while engineers investigate the cause and plan a new attempt.

SpaceX's Starship rocket aborted its thirteenth flight test just before liftoff. The automated launch scrub occurred moments before the planned liftoff from Texas. Raptor engines ignited but shut down shortly afterward, preventing the launch. Engineers will investigate the cause and determine a new launch attempt. This marks another delay for the powerful reusable launch system.