SpaceX feels the pressure, scraps first orbital launch of Starship
Today's first orbital launch of SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy booster was canceled due to a pressurization valve malfunction in the first stage of the combined craft.
The pressurization issue appeared at around T-17 minutes, and SpaceX made the decision at around T-5 minutes to transition the launch into a"wet dress" rehearsal, which involves fully fueling and prepping Starship for launch before ending the countdown just prior to ignition.
"The team will not attempt a vertical landing of Starship or a catch of the Super Heavy booster," SpaceX said. During the livestream, SpaceX said it would have been the first time the Super Heavy booster and Starship had been launched together, and so the goal was to get as much information on the combined operation of the two vehicles as possible, with a successful landing not important for the scope of the mission.
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