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SpaceX delays Starship Flight 12 after hydraulic pin snag, eyes next-night launch
technology2 days ago

SpaceX delays Starship Flight 12 after hydraulic pin snag, eyes next-night launch

SpaceX scrubbed Starship Flight 12 (the v3 upgrade) moments before liftoff after a hydraulic pin on the Mechazilla tower failed to retract, triggering an overnight fix and a planned retry the following night. The v3 stack brings increased propellant capacity, a more powerful Raptor 3 engine, larger grid fins, improved heat shielding, and a refined fuel-transfer system to raise payload performance and enable higher flight rates toward missions such as Starlink deployments, NASA Artemis landings, and future crewed Mars flights. The page also includes related SpaceX and Tesla updates, including an IPO filing and FSD refinements.

via Teslarati|
#launch-delay#mechazilla#spacex
Hydraulic snag halts Starship V3 debut launch at Starbase
technology4 days ago

Hydraulic snag halts Starship V3 debut launch at Starbase

SpaceX’s Starship V3 debut from Starbase was scrubbed 40 seconds before liftoff due to a hydraulic pin failing to retract on the launch tower’s umbilical arm; a retry could come Friday evening within a 90‑minute window. The V3 upgrade adds more engines and major design changes aimed at faster reuse, and the flight would test the new configuration and deploy mock Starlink satellites, with SpaceX not planning to recover either stage on this flight.

via Ars Technica|
#ground-system#launch-delay#spacex
Apple Foldable iPhone Ultra Hinge Woes Push Launch Toward 2027, Leaks Claim
technology8 days ago

Apple Foldable iPhone Ultra Hinge Woes Push Launch Toward 2027, Leaks Claim

A supply-chain leak claims Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra (aka Fold) has a crease-free display but hinges fail durability tests, potentially delaying trial production indefinitely. If Apple resolves the hinge issues on time, the device could debut with the iPhone 18 Pro in September (with a 2nm A20 Pro and Apple Intelligence); otherwise, the launch could slip to 2027.

via Notebookcheck|
#foldable#hinge-design#iphone-ultra
Apple Splits iPhone 18 Release to Extend iPhone 17 Lifecycle and Streamline Production
technology10 days ago

Apple Splits iPhone 18 Release to Extend iPhone 17 Lifecycle and Streamline Production

Apple will stagger the iPhone 18 rollout, delaying the base model and launching Pro versions first in late 2026 with the base models arriving in spring 2027. The move aims to extend iPhone 17’s sales window, ease production pressures, and bolster competitiveness in price-sensitive markets like China, while pushing incremental upgrades and shared components with the iPhone 18e. In effect, Apple seeks higher margins and a longer product lifecycle, benefiting consumers through potential cost savings, steadier quality, and a smaller environmental footprint as the company focuses on manufacturing efficiency and clear tier differentiation.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#apple#iphone#launch-delay
Galaxy Buds Able leaks surface as launch slips past July Galaxy Unpacked
technology1 month ago

Galaxy Buds Able leaks surface as launch slips past July Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung's next wireless earbuds, reportedly called Galaxy Buds Able, appeared in One UI 9 firmware showing a clip-on hook design with a microphone grille; though sources say the product is real, the earbuds have been delayed multiple times and are not expected to debut at the July 2026 Galaxy Unpacked, with some speculation they could employ bone-conduction tech similar to rival clip-ons.

via SamMobile|
#earbuds#galaxy-buds-able#launch-delay
Helium hiccup delays Artemis II lunar mission, prompting a rollback to the VAB
science2 months ago

Helium hiccup delays Artemis II lunar mission, prompting a rollback to the VAB

NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar mission hit a new snag after engineers detected a helium flow problem in the upper stage of the Space Launch System, forcing the rocket to roll back from the launchpad to the Vehicle Assembly Building. The setback likely ends any March launch plans and sets no-earlier-than April as the earliest window, with potential dates in May or June under consideration depending on data, repairs, and any further testing. The mission would carry four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen—on a roughly 10-day lunar flyby, a first for humans in deep space since Apollo. Officials are still diagnosing the helium issue, weighing possible causes (e.g., a faulty filter, valve, or quick-disconnect) and whether another wet dress rehearsal will be required before a new launch date can be set.

via Yahoo|
#artemis-ii#helium-leak#launch-delay
Artemis II delayed to April after helium pressurization issue
technology2 months ago

Artemis II delayed to April after helium pressurization issue

NASA has pushed Artemis II to April at the earliest after the 322‑foot SLS rocket was rolled back from Launch Pad 39B to the Vehicle Assembly Building to address a helium‑pressurization problem identified during prelaunch tests. The four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen—are in quarantine as technicians inspect the vehicle, replace batteries, and complete additional dress rehearsals ahead of a roughly 10‑day lunar flyby, a mission seen as a crucial stepping stone to a future crewed lunar landing by 2028 with an estimated per‑launch cost around $4.1 billion.

via The Washington Post|
#artemis-ii#helium#launch-delay
Artemis II hit with new setback as helium flow halts launch prep
space3 months ago

Artemis II hit with new setback as helium flow halts launch prep

NASA has rolled back the Artemis II rocket to the Vehicle Assembly Building after a helium-flow problem in the upper stage of the Space Launch System, delaying a March liftoff. Engineers are investigating the cause while officials consider potential April launch windows, with further testing likely. When/if it launches, Artemis II will carry four astronauts on a 10-day lunar flyby, marking the first deep-space mission since Apollo ended in 1972.

via CNN|
#artemis-ii#helium-leak#launch-delay
Artemis II Faces March Launch Delay as Helium Flow Issue Stalls Countdown
science3 months ago

Artemis II Faces March Launch Delay as Helium Flow Issue Stalls Countdown

NASA says Artemis II's early-March launch window will almost certainly be delayed after engineers detected an interruption in helium flow during final launch checks; the crewed 10-day lunar flyby for four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen—will proceed only after the issue is resolved, as Artemis II helps pave the way for Artemis III and a targeted 2028 lunar landing.

via BBC|
#artemis#helium#launch-delay
Artemis II delayed to March after hydrogen leak halts fueling test
space3 months ago

Artemis II delayed to March after hydrogen leak halts fueling test

NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar mission is pushed to March after a fueling test uncovered recurring hydrogen leaks at the rocket’s ground connections, halting the countdown and prompting a data review and a second Wet Dress Rehearsal. The earliest launch window is March 6, with the four astronauts in quarantine as NASA prioritizes safety before the first crewed lunar flight since 1972.

via Ars Technica|
#artemis-ii#hydrogen-leak#launch-delay