Elon Musk's SpaceX scrubs Starship Flight 13 launch after several engines fail to ignite during the startup sequence.

Elon Musk's SpaceX called off the launch of its massive Starship rocket on Thursday after several engines failed to ignite during the startup sequence. The 90-minute launch window opened at 6:45 p.m. EDT, but the automated flight computer triggered a hold at T-0, forcing the company to scrub the mission. The launch was the first attempt following the company's recent blockbuster initial public offering. To ensure a successful future flight, Elon Musk stated that the team will replace two Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster. The next launch attempt is tentatively scheduled for early next week. The mission aimed to test the upgraded Starship Version 3, which features hardware modifications to improve re-light reliability and engine alarms. It also planned to deploy 20 production Starlink V3 satellites. Investors are closely monitoring the progress, as the success of the Starship platform is critical to SpaceX's long-term goals of expanding its satellite constellation and supporting NASA's Artemis lunar program.

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