# SpaceX launches V3 Starlink satellites but suffers booster failure Starship's Super Heavy booster fails again during simulated landing. - **Source:** [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/dbca3af9-6b04-4ec5-872b-4ec7a1605397 ## SpaceX successfully launches V3 Starlink satellites SpaceX successfully deployed the first third-generation Starlink satellites using an upgraded version of Starship. This marked the 13th test flight of the mega-rocket, representing a significant milestone for the company. ## Super Heavy booster fails again During the launch, the Super Heavy booster failed during its planned simulated landing. This marks the second time the booster has encountered issues with the Starship V3 version. ## Starship's upper stage succeeds Starship's upper stage successfully performed a simulated landing after deploying the Starlink satellites. This demonstrates significant progress compared to previous flights. ## Engine replacements didn't solve the issue SpaceX replaced six engines to address failures from the previous launch attempt. However, not all engines fired correctly during the booster's simulated landing. ## Economic importance of Starlink The launch of V3 Starlink satellites improves the economics of SpaceX's space internet network. This remains the company's most profitable business segment. ## Reusability of Starship is critical SpaceX stated that without a fully reusable Starship, progress on Starlink would slow and costs would increase. This poses a major challenge for the company's future. ## Sources covering this story - https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/spacex-launches-new-v3-starlink-satellites-but-suffers-another-booster-failure/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._