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'I was speechless': Thousands cheer as SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 finally launches after delays
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4 , ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· July 25, 2026
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After two scrubbed launch attempts, SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 finally lifted off Friday, rewarding thousands of spectators who waited days to witness the historic test flight. According to SpaceX, the mission achieved all of its primary objectives, in...
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Key takeaway According to SpaceX, the mission achieved all of its primary objectives, including deploying 20 Starlink satellites and completing successful splashdowns of both the [...
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Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
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