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SpaceX’s latest Starship launch attempt hit a snag as engines shut down automatically just before ignition, forcing a fuel dump and delaying the mission—though the company’s sights remain firmly set on Florida operations before year’s end. This test, cleared by the FAA after key upgrades, aimed to send Starship halfway around the globe to splash down near Australia while its booster targeted a Gulf landing. For the first time, real Starlink satellites—too big for current rockets—were slated to deploy, testing solar arrays, antennas, and even snapping photos of Starship’s heat shield. Meanwhile, SpaceX is rapidly expanding its Florida launch infrastructure, building multiple towers at Kennedy and Cape Canaveral to support high-frequency launches, sparking debate over airspace and sonic booms.

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