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SpaceX Starship ready for orbit; measles outbreak claims life in PA

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SpaceX has announced that its Starship spacecraft is ready for an orbital launch, with a launch date set for next week. This launch is considered a significant milestone for the company. Separately, an 18-year-old in Pennsylvania has died from measles due to a severe neurological complication known as acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, as the state's outbreak approaches 700 cases. AI

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SpaceX Starship ready for orbit; measles outbreak claims life in PA

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week Reaching orbit would mark a significant milestone. https:// arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/

    SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week Reaching orbit would mark a significant milestone. https:// arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/ spacex-sets-launch-date-for-first-starship-orbital-flight/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cy…

    LINKS arstechnica.com/…/spacex-sets-launch-date… arstechnica.com/…/09
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication Teen developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a known measles complication. https

    18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication Teen developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a known measles complication. https:// arstechnica.com/health/2026/09 /measles-kills-18-year-old-in-pa-fourth-death-as-state-outbreak-nears-700-cases/ # Te…

    LINKS arstechnica.com/…/measles-kills-18-year-o… arstechnica.com/…/09

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