Launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket scrapped

Launch was due to take place at 2.20pm (Irish time) on Monday, but according to Mr Musk issues with a “pressurant valve” could be behind the failed attempt

A boater passes SpaceX's Starship, the world's biggest and most powerful rocket, as it prepares to lift off from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Monday, April 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The launch of SpaceX’s Starship – the biggest and most powerful rocket ever developed – has been postponed.

The Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket – collectively referred to as Starship – are a reusable system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the moon, Mars and beyond.