SMRTR TechMay 28, 2025Engadget

SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight reaches space but fails to deploy fake satellites

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SpaceX's Starship completed its ninth test flight, achieving partial success. The Super Heavy booster, reused from a previous flight, disintegrated during landing. The Starship spacecraft reached space for the first time but encountered issues deploying simulator satellites and maintaining control. Despite setbacks, valuable data was collected. SpaceX plans to continue Starship flights every 3-4 weeks for the next three launches, demonstrating progress in their ambitious space program.

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