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Why was the SpaceX test canceled?

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The SpaceX Starship test was canceled due to unfavorable weather, specifically an electrically active anvil cloud near the launch site, not because of technical issues with the rocket.

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SpaceX scrubs Starship test due to weather

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  • SpaceX postponed the 10th Starship test flight in Texas due to adverse weather.
  • The delay was caused by an electrically active anvil cloud near the launch site. 1m 1s
  • The Starship program aims to enable Moon missions and eventual Mars travel. 5s
  • Achieving these missions requires multiple successful launches and complex in-orbit refueling. 1m 46s
  • Experts believe the timeline for a Moon mission is likely to be delayed due to technical challenges. 2m 25s
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SpaceX scrubs Starship test due to weather

The test was canceled due to an electrically active anvil cloud in the area, making weather conditions unsafe for launch.

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