The 13th test flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket, planned in the US state of Texas, was canceled seconds before liftoff. The launch was aborted because some of the rocket's 33 engines failed to ignite.
The company's CEO, Elon Musk, stated that the next launch attempt is expected to take place early next week after the technical malfunction is resolved.
The failed launch attempt also impacted the markets. Shares of SpaceX, which went public last month, fell by approximately 3 percent in extended trading sessions following the postponement. The company's shares closed the day at $131.11, marking the first time since listing that they have closed below the $135 IPO price.
Starship is currently considered the world's most powerful launch vehicle, and SpaceX aims to use this platform to carry out missions to the Moon, Mars, and other deep space destinations.