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SpaceX crews begin first steps of Flight 14 test campaign
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· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Flight 14 booster has started its test campaign, marking the beginning of testing activities.
In Harlingen, Texas, production teams have been working on vehicles for upcoming missions. Despite focus on final preparations for Flight 13, teams made progress on future projects. The Flight 14 booster has started its test campaign, marking the beginning of testing activities.
Details of the test campaign are limited, but it is known that initial steps were taken over a couple of hours. For more information on the Flight 14 test campaign and SpaceX's activities in the area, readers can refer to the source for further details and updates on the progress of the mission.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? In Harlingen, Texas, production teams have been working on vehicles for upcoming missions. Despite focus on final preparations for Flight 13, teams made progress on future projects. The Flight 14…
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