setbacks
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Starship is central to how Wall Street views SpaceX, and any setbacks could easily be a blow to the company’s plans.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Odysseus may have held out hope throughout years of setbacks, obstacles and traps laid by vengeful deities, but the man who plays him on the big screen is no optimist.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
The company’s ability to reuse its rockets, especially their upper stages, is the crucial threshold, bringing with it risks of delays, setbacks or regulatory challenges, the analysts write.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
The redevelopment has faced many years of setbacks and delays, and questions have continued over funding for the project amid increasing construction costs.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Ultimately these setbacks proved to be minor ones for Burnham and Root.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
