SpaceX suddenly aborts second Starship V3 launch after ignition
THE SO WHAT
An abort after ignition is a reminder that heavy-lift cadence is still fragile—space logistics and satellite deployment plans built on aggressive Starship timelines carry real schedule risk. If your roadmap assumes cheap, frequent V3 launches, model contingency paths and pricing for alternative launch providers now.
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