US airstrikes on Yemen's Ras Isa oil port, confirmed by CENTCOM, resulted in reported casualties, with Houthis claiming 30 deaths and 50 injuries. CENTCOM stated the action aimed to eliminate fuel sources for the Houthis, denying any intention to harm Yemeni civilians.
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SpaceX launched another Starship rocket from Texas, but contact was lost minutes into the flight, causing it to spiral out of control. The mission aimed to deploy four mock satellites but failed as engines shut down prematurely. SpaceX recovered the first-stage booster, though the spacecraft ultimately lost stability and did not complete its mission.
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