SpaceX Starship Flight Test 13 takes issue with the 'flight' bit

SCIENCE Engine replacement needed after launchpad abort SpaceX's 13th Starship flight test ended at the launchpad after four Raptor engines failed to start, triggering an automatic abort moments before liftoff.Elon Musk's biz ignited the booster's engines at 2245 UTC on July 16, but the automated system aborted the launch. The boss confirmed: "Some of the engines didn't start, triggering an automatic launch abort… To be confident of a good flight, two Raptors will be removed and replaced. Most probable launch timing is early next week." REG AD The nature of the problem is not clear, nor is whether the vehicle will need to be de-stacked for engine replacement. Although the abort showcased the booster's anomaly-detection capabilities, it is not a great look for a rocket that must launch mult