SpaceX halts Starship test flight countdown

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SpaceX tried to launch its big Starship rocket. But problems stopped the flight on Thursday evening.

The rocket is very tall, about 124 meters high. It was ready to fly a long way around the world.

A special pin in the launch tower did not move. Elon Musk said they might try to launch it Friday.

The Starship carries 20 test satellites inside it. SpaceX also announced it will become a public company.

NASA needs this Starship to send people to the Moon. This test flight is very important for future space travel.

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What did SpaceX try to launch?

SpaceX tried to launch its big Starship rocket.

How tall is the Starship rocket?

The Starship rocket is about 124 meters high.

Why is the test flight important?

The test flight is important for future space travel.

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