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SpaceX launches Starship for 13th test flight from Starbase after prior scrubs

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SpaceX launches Starship for 13th test flight from Starbase after prior scrubs

Jul 24, 2026

NBC News broadcast live coverage of SpaceX's Starship 13th test flight attempt from Starbase, Texas, following weather and engine-related scrubs on prior dates. Segments included expert analysis from former astronauts Steve Robinson and Jose Hernandez on flight objectives, hardware like the 33 Raptor engines and heat shield, suborbital profile, booster and ship trajectories, and Starlink V3 deployment demo.

Source: NBC News

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SpaceX Turns Away Falcon 9 Reservations Past 2028 to Prioritize Starship

Jul 24, 2026

Bloomberg Television segment discusses SpaceX's decision to stop accepting Falcon 9 reservations past 2028, shifting focus to Starship development. It covers Starship's role in Musk's goals including Starlink, data centers, and Mars missions, plus recent test flight challenges. Analysts note the risks if Starship delays occur while Falcon capacity is curtailed. The piece references SpaceX's near-monopoly on launches and impacts on satellite operators like Amazon and telecom networks. Sourcing draws from anonymous people familiar with bookings and public SpaceX launch information. It highlights the first Starship test flight since the company's June 2026 IPO.

Source: Bloomberg Television