SpaceX (SPCX) Stock Dips as Weather Grounds Starship — Again

TLDR

• SPCX stock fell 1.73% in pre-market after Starship Flight 13 was delayed again
• Weather from Tropical Storm Bertha forced the Thursday launch postponement
• SpaceX needs clear skies to capture heat shield imagery during ascent
• This is the second delay — the first was an automated abort on July 16 due to engine failures
• Friday’s 90-minute launch window opens at 5:45 p.m. CT

SpaceX (SPCX) stock fell 1.73% in pre-market trading Thursday after the company postponed Starship Flight 13 for a second time, now targeting Friday, July 24.

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The delay was caused by weather tied to Tropical Storm Bertha over South Texas. SpaceX said cloud cover would prevent ground cameras from capturing clear imagery of Starship’s heat shield during ascent — a key objective for this flight.

The company confirmed the delay on X, stating the launch window would shift to Friday, with the same 90-minute window opening at 5:45 p.m. CT.

Now targeting Friday, July 24 for Starship’s thirteenth flight test, due to weather.

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