SpaceX's Starship V3 Launch Aborted 40 Seconds Before Liftoff
Quick Look
- SpaceX aborted the launch of its latest Starship V3 rocket 40 seconds before liftoff on May 21 due to a hydraulic pin issue on the launch tower.
- Elon Musk stated a re-attempt is planned for May 22, with the test crucial for investor confidence ahead of a potential IPO.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, was scheduled to launch its latest Starship V3 rocket on May 21. The launch was aborted 40 seconds before liftoff due to a technical issue with the launch tower's hydraulic pin.
2026/05/22 11:03 即時新聞/綜合報導
原定在當地時間21日發射最新版本的「星艦V3」(Starship V3),不過在發射前40秒緊急喊卡。(美聯社)
全球首富馬斯克(Elon Musk)旗下的太空探索科技公司「SpaceX」原定在當地時間21日發射最新版本的「星艦V3」(Starship V3),不過在發射前40秒緊急喊卡,預計修復問題後,隔日清晨再度嘗試。
綜合外媒報導,SpaceX原定於週四發射第12枚星艦火箭,也是最新版本的「星艦V3」首度試射,但在倒數階段因燃料溫度與壓力讀數多次暫停,最終在起飛前40秒宣布取消。
馬斯克在社群平台X上說明,發射塔巨大機械臂上的一個液壓銷未能如預期縮回,導致發射程序中斷。他強調:「若今晚能修復,美國中部時間22日凌晨5時30分(台灣時間22日晚間6時30分)將再次嘗試升空」。
SpaceX已遞交上市申請,預計最快將於6月12日在納斯達克掛牌,目標市值高達1.75兆美元(約新台幣55.42兆元),這次試射也被視為左右投資者信心的關鍵因素。
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
SpaceX will attempt a Starship V3 launch on May 22.
Very likely · Within days
SpaceX will file for IPO by June 12.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the exact nature of the hydraulic pin issue?
- How long will the repairs take?
- Will the next launch attempt be successful?
- How will this delay affect SpaceX's IPO timeline and valuation?



