SpaceX's Starship engine failure could impact NASA's moon mission

SpaceX's Starship experienced an engine failure during its 14th uncrewed test flight, potentially delaying its development and affecting NASA's Artemis program timeline for lunar missions. The malfunction raises concerns about the reliability of the Raptor engine system crucial for crewed moon landings planned as early as 2028.

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