SpaceX launches Starship v3 rocket

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Coverage of the event varies significantly across outlets. The New York Post emphasized the aborted launch, framing it as a setback, while the New York Times focused on the overall success of the rocket's previous flight, highlighting its…

May 22, 2026 · 11:41 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 37 views

Elon Musk's company SpaceX successfully launched a prototype of its Starship rocket after scrubbing the planned May 21 launch due to technical difficulties.

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▪ SpaceX Completes Mostly Successful Starship Rocket Flight — NYT > Top Stories
▪ SpaceX’s massive, new Starship V3 rocket aborts its launch from Texas: ‘Wet dress rehearsal’ — New York Post

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Original publisher	NBC News
Canonical URL	https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/spacex-successfully-launches-prototype-of-starship-rocket-263835205505
Publication time	Fri, 22 May 2026 23:41:55 +0000
Retrieval time	2026-05-23T00:02:03.496Z
Last seen	2026-05-23T00:21:57.567Z
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