SpaceX scrubs launch of Starship V3—the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built
Scientific American • 5/18/2026 – 5/22/2026
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Final Score44/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier85% (0.5^11/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-05-18
- 2026-05-19
- 2026-05-21SpaceX scrubs launch of Starship V3—the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built (current)
- 2026-05-22
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 5 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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