test flight

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The crash occurred shortly after takeoff in what military officials said was supposed to be a test flight to update the B-52’s radar, and a wider effort to modernize the 70-year-old heavy bomber fleet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The rocket completed its 12th test flight last month and is seen as critical for reaching Musk’s other goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Elon Musk's SpaceX has postponed a launch of its massive Starship rocket and said it will make another attempt at the highly-anticipated test flight on Friday.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

SpaceX’s Starship, a 408-foot rocket with 33 engines, is set for its 12th test flight, aiming for booster landing and upper stage objectives.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“A test flight is all the inspection it needs,” Dad replied.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos