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Musk praises “epic” Super Heavy-Starship launch
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: William Harwood , as published by Spaceflight Now
· May 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The company's first Starship Version 3 rocket took off from Pad 2. This launch was part of the Flight 12 mission.
A significant event occurred at Starbase, involving a launch by SpaceX. The company's first Starship Version 3 rocket took off from Pad 2. This launch was part of the Flight 12 mission.
The mission involved testing various upgrades to the Super Heavy-Starship rocket. These upgrades include more powerful engines and enhanced control systems. Further details about the launch and its outcome are available from Spaceflight Now, including an image of the launch provided by SpaceX.
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Category: space ·
Published: May 23, 2026 ·
Source: Spaceflight Now ·
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What is this story about? A significant event occurred at Starbase, involving a launch by SpaceX. The company's first Starship Version 3 rocket took off from Pad 2. This launch was part of the Flight 12 mission. The mission…
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