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SpaceX Postpones Starship's Second Flight Test to Saturday
SpaceX has rescheduled the second orbital flight test of its Starship rocket to Saturday, as confirmed by CEO Elon Musk. The delay was hinted at when a massive crawler crane, used for stacking the Starship, was seen moving toward the launch site. Musk revealed that the postponement is due to the need to replace an actuator in one of the grid fins, which are crucial for controlling the booster during re-entry to Earth's atmosphere. The FAA had cleared Starship for its second launch on Wednesday, with the initial plan to conduct the mission on Friday. This development is a part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts in its ambitious space exploration program.
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