SpaceX Launch Scrubbed
SpaceX aborted a Starship launch attempt as its shares slipped below IPO levels.
July 16, 2026 · Updated Jul 16, 8:16pm ET
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What happened
SpaceX aborted a Starship test flight at T-minus zero Thursday at Starbase in South Texas after some Super Heavy booster engines failed to start, triggering an automatic shutdown as ignition began. The attempt targeted a 5:45 p.m. local launch for the more than 400-foot Starship and Super Heavy vehicle. Elon Musk said SpaceX will replace two engines and try again, hopefully in a few days. The scrub came as SpaceX shares closed at $131.11, below their $135 June IPO price for the first time, and later touched $124 after hours.
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