SpaceX Again Postpones Starship Launch, This Time Over Weather Conditions

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the launch was scrubbed because of ‘anvil clouds over launch site,’ which increases the risk of lightning.

A SpaceX Super Heavy booster carrying the Starship spacecraft vents before the launch is scrubbed to allow for troubleshooting of a ground issue at the company's launch complex in Starbase, Texas on Aug. 24, 2025. Steve Nesius/Reuters

SpaceX called off Monday’s attempt to launch its Starship megarocket in Texas due to unfavorable weather, marking a second delay in two days after a ground-system leak halted Sunday’s launch.

“Standing down from today’s flight test attempt due to weather. Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly,” SpaceX stated in a social media update.