Overview

• SpaceX called off the Sunday attempt about 15 minutes before the scheduled liftoff from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, citing a problem with ground systems.
• The firm announced a new launch window opening Monday, Aug. 25, at about 6:30 p.m. local time, contingent on resolving the ground issue.
• For this flight, SpaceX removed many heat-shield tiles and added functional test hardware, targeting Super Heavy landing-burn trials, an in-space Raptor restart, deployment of eight Starlink simulators, and reentry experiments.
• Mexico’s navy issued navigation warnings about potential debris hazards off Tamaulipas as environmental groups protested near Playa Bagdad and said their presence contributed to the postponement.
• Three earlier Starship tests in 2025 ended with the loss of the vehicle, including a May flight that broke up after a fuel leak and remains under FAA review.