Starlink Launch Halted in Dramatic Last-Second Scrub

17/06/2024 8 min

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Episode Synopsis

In a stunning turn of events, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket aborted its launch just seconds after engine ignition on Friday, halting the deployment of 22 Starlink satellites. This dramatic scrub marks the third postponement for the mission amid adverse weather, leaving SpaceX to scramble for a new launch date while potentially disrupting its packed schedule, including the upcoming Astra 1P satellite launch.