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Launch preview: SpaceX tries again for first launch of its Starship Version 3 rocket
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· May 21, 2026
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Key takeaway SpaceX is preparing to launch its Starship Version 3 rocket, which will feature several key upgrades, including new engines.
A significant event is upcoming in the local space industry. SpaceX is preparing to launch its Starship Version 3 rocket, which will feature several key upgrades, including new engines. The launch is scheduled to take place from Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas.
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Category: space ·
Published: May 21, 2026 ·
Source: Spaceflight Now ·
Reading time: 1 min
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