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SpaceX reveals Starship Flight 13 launch date

SpaceX shares fluctuate following an aborted launch attempt for Starship Flight 13, currently under review for a new date.

By · Published July 17, 2026  12:27 UTC · Updated July 21, 2026  00:26 UTC

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SpaceX aborted the Starship Flight 13 launch attempt, causing the company's stock to fall. Elon Musk stated a launch was probable the following week, while a new launch date remained under review.

Epilogue added 83d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 26 distinct news outlets with 42 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 54.
  • Primary Driver: SpaceX shares fluctuate following an aborted launch attempt for Starship Flight 13, currently under review for a new date.
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SpaceX aborted the Flight 13 test launch of its Starship rocket at the last moment. Ars Technica reports the scrub occurred because some engines failed to start. The mission was intended to be the first test flight since the company’s initial public offering.

Coverage from outlets including Reuters, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance emphasizes the impact on the company's stock, which saw a decline in premarket trading following the aborted attempt. Reports also note ongoing environmental concerns in Texas and Florida related to these test flights and mention pressure regarding looming NASA deadlines. Looking ahead, a new launch date is under review.

According to Reuters, the company expects another attempt is probable next week. Future updates will depend on the finalization of that schedule and the completion of technical assessments.

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Why was the Flight 13 launch aborted?

According to coverage from Ars Technica, the launch was scrubbed because some of the rocket's engines did not start.

When is the next launch attempt scheduled?

A new launch date is currently under review. Coverage notes that a subsequent attempt is considered probable next week.

How has the market reacted to the aborted launch?

Multiple reports from CNBC, Yahoo Finance, and Bloomberg indicate that SpaceX stock has fallen in premarket trading following the abort.

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