Elon Musk Lowers Expectations for SpaceX’s First Starship Launch Attempt

SpaceX CEO says company will proceed carefully with Monday’s planned test flight

Spectators gather to see the SpaceX Starship.Photo: GO NAKAMURA/REUTERS

BROWNSVILLE, Texas—Elon Musk sought to lower expectations for SpaceX’s inaugural launch attempt of Starship, the immense rocket that his space company is preparing to try to fly on Monday morning.

Mr. Musk told listeners Sunday evening during a Twitter discussion that the company faces serious challenges pulling off the operation, pointing to potential hazards that could stem from the dozens of engines that would power the rocket off a launchpad.

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