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ABL Space Systems’ RS1 Rocket Lost During Prelaunch Test: Company Investigates Damage

ABL Space Systems faces a setback in its plans to conduct its second orbital launch after its RS1 rocket was destroyed during a recent preflight test. The California-based startup was preparing for the test flight of its RS1 rocket, scheduled to lift off from the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska. However, the rocket was severely damaged and is no longer in a condition to proceed with the launch. RS1 Rocket Suffers Irrecoverable Damage On Friday, following a pre-flight static fire