On July 16th (local time), SpaceX embarked on the second test flight of its Starship V3 prototype—marking the 13th overall test flight—at the Starbase facility in southern Texas. Just as the first-stage engines ignited, the launch system automatically initiated an abort sequence, bringing the countdown to an abrupt halt before it could reach zero. According to Musk, several engines failed to activate properly, prompting the team to begin offloading propellant. He also indicated that preparations for the next launch attempt would likely conclude within the coming days. The mission's original objective was to deploy 20 of SpaceX's next-generation 'Starlink' satellites into orbit.