Chinese space sector observers are expressing concerns that SpaceX's Starship could be a failure, drawing parallels to past engineering challenges. They point to the recent test flight's issues with the upgraded Raptor 3 engines as a key concern for reliability. These observers believe that frequent and dependable launches, crucial for Starship's ambitious goals like orbital data centers and lunar/Martian missions, are still a distant prospect. AI
RANK_REASON The article reports on opinions and concerns from observers in China's space sector regarding a SpaceX Starship test flight, rather than a direct announcement or release from SpaceX itself.
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