SpaceX's Starship encounters problems during 15th test flight
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Summary
SpaceX launched Starship on its 15th test flight on November 14, 2026. The spacecraft reached orbit and was expected to release 15 Starlink satellites, but its booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico instead of returning to the launch pad.Key Facts
- SpaceX conducted Starship’s 15th test flight on November 14, 2026.
- Starship successfully launched and reached orbit.
- The spacecraft was expected to release 15 satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink network.
- The booster was intended to return to the launch pad.
- The booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico a few minutes after liftoff.
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