Starship Test Flight Scrubbed Following Last-Minute Technical Issues

Credit: SpaceX

SpaceX scrubbed the 12th test flight of its Starship-Super Heavy launch vehicle on May 21, 2026.

SpaceX has scrubbed a May 21 attempt to fly the newest version of its Starship-Super Heavy launch vehicle, with the goal of re-attempting the rocket’s 12th test flight on May 22. The rocket experienced a series of technical issues that cropped up during the final seconds of the countdown. The...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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