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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 base▼SpaceX to launch 14th test flight from South Texas base
SpaceX is set to conduct the 14th test flight of its rocket program from its Starbase facility in South Texas. The launch continues the company's rapid testing cadence for its next-generation vehicle, with each flight gathering data on performance, reentry and recovery. Local media in the region are tracking the launch schedule and any effects on nearby communities, including potential road closures and safety notices for residents.
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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.