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SpaceX Starship Flight 15 Launches Amid Nationwide FAA Ground Stop
On November 13, the FAA issued its second nationwide ground stop since 9/11 after a telecommunications outage hit air traffic control, causing widespread delays while SpaceX proceeded with Starship Flight 15 from Starbase. The test featured liftoff on 33 Raptor engines, orbit achievement, and deployment of 26 Starlink satellites by the Ship upper stage. Though the Super Heavy booster opted for a Gulf splashdown instead of a tower catch, the flight advanced SpaceX's push for full reusability to enable frequent launches and deep-space goals.