SpaceX Starship Rocket Nearly Launches, Aborts

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SpaceX's big Starship rocket stopped just before launch on Thursday. Some engines did not start, so the test flight was aborted.

Elon Musk said two rocket engines will be changed very soon. Starship is very tall and powerful with many engines.

The rocket's automatic system worked well to stop the flight. This prevented a dangerous problem because some engines failed.

The next launch will probably happen early next week. Many internet satellites were inside the rocket for testing.

NASA needs Starship to land astronauts on the moon. It will help people return to the moon very soon.

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Why was the Starship rocket launch stopped?

Some engines did not start, so the test flight was aborted.

What will happen to the rocket engines?

Two rocket engines will be changed very soon.

What is NASA's plan for Starship?

NASA needs Starship to land astronauts on the moon.

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