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SpaceX Scrubs Starship Launch Attempt Due to Engine Shutdown

SpaceX's 13th suborbital test flight of its Starship and Super Heavy rocket was aborted after an automatic engine shutdown occurred just as the countdown reached zero. A new launch date will be announced after teams investigate the issue.

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