SpaceX conducts 13th Starship test flight
The successful deployment of functioning satellites marks a significant milestone for the program.
SpaceX launched Starship on its 13th suborbital test flight July 24, correcting some of the issues seen on the previous flight while deploying functioning satellites for the first time. The post SpaceX conducts 13th Starship test flight appeared first on SpaceNews.
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