test flight

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The crash occurred shortly after takeoff in what military officials said was supposed to be a test flight to update the B-52’s radar, and a wider effort to modernize the 70-year-old heavy bomber fleet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The rocket completed its 12th test flight last month and is seen as critical for reaching Musk’s other goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration said SpaceX must conduct an investigation into why the booster didn’t perform as expected during the company’s test flight last Friday before it can launch its Starship rocket again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

China is testing the equipment required for its goal, with an orbital test flight of its new Mengzhou spacecraft set for 2026.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

“A test flight is all the inspection it needs,” Dad replied.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos