SpaceX to Retry Test Launch of Starship Rocket to Mars After Attempt Halted

SpaceX says it will retry a test launch of its prototype for a rocket to Mars. An earlier launch attempt was scrapped today after the engines had already ignited. A fraction of a second before scheduled liftoff at 3:14 p.m. ET, computers on board the Starship called off the launch because of an apparent issue with one of the engines. After evaluating the rocket, SpaceX announced it would make a second attempt later today.

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Rocket is not flying to mars, it is a 10km test launch for the platform of starship, still a far ways off going anywhere near mars. Don't clickbait people

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Clickbait. This rocket is not intended to fly to Mars. Please try reporting accurately.

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