SpaceX halts launch of its starship rocket due to last minute issues

SpaceX's massive Starship rocket was set to launch on Monday, local time but the launch was called off due to technical issues just 40 seconds before liftoff.

The rocket was scheduled for a test flight from South Texas, carrying four mock satellites. SpaceX said another launch attempt could be made as early as Tuesday if the issue is resolved quickly.

In its previous test flight in January, Starship exploded over the Atlantic Ocean.

NASA plans to use Starship for future crewed moon landings, while SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sees the rocket playing a key role in colonizing Mars.