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SpaceX Starship launch planned for tonight after being aborted on pad last week
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by MARCIA DUNN | The Associated Press and Charles Nichelson , NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 23, 2026
· 3 min read
SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket has a test flight planned tonight. Last week, the rocket triggered a last-second abort before liftoff for its 13th flight, which, at 407 feet (124 meters) tall with 33 main engines, is the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket. The company lost about $100 billion ...
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Key takeaway Last week, the rocket triggered a last-second abort before liftoff for its 13th flight, which, at 407 feet (124 meters) tall with 33 main engines, is the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The planned launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket tonight has significant implications for the North Texas economy, given the company's growing presence in the region. As a major player in the private space industry, SpaceX's success can have a ripple effect on the local business landscape, potentially attracting more tech and aerospace companies to the area. The fact that Starship is being launched from Texas, with the company's hub located near the Texas-Mexico border, highlights the state's increasing importance in the space industry. With NASA counting on Starship to land astronauts on the moon in the next few years, a successful launch could further cement Texas' reputation as a hub for space exploration and development, potentially leading to new opportunities for local businesses and workers in the field. The launch is also likely to draw attention to the region's growing tech sector, which could have long-term benefits for the local economy.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
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What is this story about? SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket has a test flight planned tonight. Last week, the rocket triggered a last-second abort before liftoff for its 13th flight, which, at 407 feet (124 meters) tall with 33 main engines, is the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket. The company lost about $100 billion ...
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