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Flight 13 launches: All mission goals met, Starship makes soft splashdown
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steve Clark , as published by MyRGV
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This was the 13th flight for a particular spacecraft and booster combination.
A recent test flight took place at Boca Chica's launch pad No. 2. This was the 13th flight for a particular spacecraft and booster combination. The launch occurred on a Friday at 5:51 p.m. after being delayed twice. Further information about the mission and spacecraft is available from the source, including details about the vehicle's design and performance during the test flight.
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Category: space ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent test flight took place at Boca Chica's launch pad No. 2. This was the 13th flight for a particular spacecraft and booster combination. The launch occurred on a Friday at 5:51 p.m. after…
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