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- 1SpaceX Starship launches from Texas, ends in hard landing▼SpaceX’s Starship launches from South Texas, returns to Earth with a thud
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket from South Texas, but the flight ended with a hard landing as the vehicle returned to Earth. The latest test flight advanced the company's development of the massive rocket, which it intends to use for missions to the Moon and Mars, though the rough touchdown underscored the challenges remaining in making the spacecraft fully reusable. Coverage and commentary on the outcome are spreading across news outlets and space communities.
- 2SpaceX Prepares 14th Test Flight From South Texas▼SpaceX to launch 14th test flight from South Texas base
SpaceX is set to conduct its 14th test flight from its launch site in South Texas, according to KSAT. The flight is part of the company's ongoing rocket development and testing program at the facility, which has drawn regular attention from space enthusiasts, local residents, and regulators monitoring launches in the region.
- 3SpaceX prepares first orbital Starship launch from South Texas●SpaceX aims for first orbital Starship flight from South Texas
SpaceX is aiming for the first orbital flight of its Starship rocket from its launch site in South Texas. The flight would be a major milestone for the company's deep-space program, which NASA has chosen to carry astronauts to the Moon. The launch is subject to regulatory approval and technical readiness.
- 4SpaceX prepares 14th Starship test flight for Monday▼SpaceX is preparing for a potential 14th Starship test flight on Monday, September 28. Here’s what to know: • Launch window opens at 7:15 a.m. and runs through 8:30 a.m. CST • Sonic Booms may be heard in Brownsville, South Padre Island, and Port Isabel
SpaceX is preparing a potential 14th test flight of its Starship rocket on Monday, September 28. The launch window opens at 7:15 a.m. and runs through 8:30 a.m. CST at the company's South Texas site. Residents of Brownsville, South Padre Island, and Port Isabel may hear sonic booms during the flight, and anticipation is building ahead of the attempt.
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Demonstrators gathered outside the ICE Processing Center in Pearsall, Texas, in a protest over US immigration enforcement and detention conditions. The facility, south of San Antonio, has become a focal point in the ongoing debate over immigrant detentions. Local coverage reported the rally, but details on the size of the crowd, organisers, and specific demands remain limited so far.
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Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar has received a lukewarm endorsement from LUPE Votes, the political arm of the immigrant rights organization La Union del Pueblo Entero. The endorsement comes with reservations, reflecting tension between the group's progressive, pro-immigration priorities and the moderate Democrat's record, as Cuellar faces scrutiny in a competitive race in South Texas.