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SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again on Friday, according to CEO Elon Musk.
The uncrewed Starship V3 represents a major step forward for SpaceX, featuring dozens of upgrades designed to support rapid Starlink satellite deployment and future NASA moon missions. The launch was expected to mark a critical milestone after months of delays and redesign efforts following several failed Starship tests in 2025.
Seconds before liftoff, SpaceX halted the countdown multiple times because of unusual fuel temperature and pressure readings. Musk later explained on X that a hydraulic pin connected to one of the launch tower’s mechanical arms failed to retract properly.
“If that can be fixed tonight, there will be another launch attempt tomorrow at 5:30 CT,” Musk stated.
The latest Starship test flight is attracting global attention not only for its technological significance but also because it could influence investor sentiment ahead of a possible SpaceX IPO. Reports suggest the company is targeting a massive $1.75 trillion valuation, potentially making it the largest public offering in history.
SpaceX has invested more than $15 billion into developing the fully reusable Starship rocket system. Musk sees the spacecraft as essential for reducing launch costs, expanding the Starlink satellite network, supporting deep-space exploration, and enabling future orbital infrastructure projects.
Before Thursday’s launch attempt, Musk warned that another failure would not significantly slow development. He emphasized that SpaceX already has multiple Starship V3 boosters and spacecraft in production, adding that any setback would delay future launches by only about a month.
SpaceX continues to follow its aggressive engineering philosophy of rapid testing and continuous improvement, a strategy that has helped the company remain a dominant force in the global aerospace industry in 2026.
