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SpaceX has a lot riding on its imminent Starship rocket launch

MarketWatch · May 21, 2026, 2:34 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

The launch, which could happen as soon as Thursday, comes ahead of “an IPO that’s basing so much” on narrative and symbolism.

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SpaceX has a lot riding on its imminent Starship rocket launch

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