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Starship Launch Scrub Caused by Pressurization Issue

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Tom Patton
Apr 17, 2023
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SpaceX was forced to scrub its Starship launch attempt this morning due to a pressurization issue on the first stage of the Super Heavy rocket.

"It's unfortunate. Of course, we all wanted to see fire today."

SpaceX commentator and quality systems engineer Kate Tice.

The team at SpaceX announced at about T-17 minutes that engineers were working on the press…

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