test flight
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On the heels of its high-profile initial public offering in June, Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to shift into high gear with a 14th test flight featuring ambitious goals.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
The aim of the spacecraft - which will undergo its 14th test flight today - is to be able to carry up to 100 people on "long-duration, inter-planetary flights".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 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
SpaceX had scheduled the test flight to happen last week, but it was scrubbed shortly before liftoff after problems with the booster engines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
“A test flight is all the inspection it needs,” Dad replied.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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