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SpaceX Faces Third Starship Test Failure in a Row With Uncontrolled Reentry

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SpaceX Faces Third Starship Test Failure in a Row With Uncontrolled Reentry
Starship’s 9th test flight resulted in uncontrolled reentry of both the first stage booster and Starship upper stage on May 27. Photo: SpaceX

SpaceX lost attitude control over its Starship rocket during the vehicle’s ninth test flight on Tuesday evening.  Overall, the test resulted in uncontrolled reentry of both the first stage booster and Starship upper stage over the Indian Ocean. It marked the third test failure and another setback for the Starship program this year. SpaceX has been working this year to prepare Starship to fulfill NASA contracts to take astronauts to the Moon, and to support the company’s goal to reach Mars. Starship’s ninth flight…

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