SpaceX Starship rocket aborts before liftoff in 13th flight test attempt

The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy v3 Booster stand at pad 2 at sunrise before its 13th test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase, Texas, U.S., July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Steve Nesius TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 17 Jul 2026 06:59AM WASHINGTON, July 16 : SpaceX's Starship rocket triggered a last-second abort before any liftoff for its 13th flight test from Texas on Thursday, postponing the mission by at least 24 hours with the company studying what likely caused the automated scrub. Source: Reuters