test flight
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The September test flight, its 14th from its south Texas launch site, sent the rocket into orbit for the first time but was cut short due to safety concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
In late September, the company launched its huge Starship rocket in another test flight which demonstrated its ability to reach orbit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
The 14th test flight for Starship is about to launch.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
A SpaceX rocket has made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island after touching down in the Indian Ocean following a test flight from Texas on 24 July.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“A test flight is all the inspection it needs,” Dad replied.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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