SpaceX aborts Starship test launch as engine issue delays liftoff

SpaceX aborted the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket after an engine issue triggered an automatic launch abort during ignition. CEO Elon Musk said two Raptor engines would be replaced, with the next launch attempt expected early next week.

Hyderabad: Mahindra University, in collaboration with the School of Architecture at Virginia Tech, USA, hosted the MU Architecture Conclave 2026 under the theme, “Designing for Tomorrow: Reimagining Architecture for a Changing World.”

The conclave brought together leading architects, academicians, urban planners, industry leaders and policy experts to deliberate on how architectural education and practice must evolve to address emerging global challenges. The event featured three panel discussions covering ‘The Future of Architectural Education: Preparing Architects for 2035’, ‘Architecture Beyond Practice: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Emerging Opportunities’, and ‘Designing for People: Human-Centric Architecture’.

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MU Vice Chancellor Dr Yajulu Medury said through collaborations with globally respected institutions such as Virginia Tech, Mahindra University is nurturing an ecosystem where students learn to think across disciplines, challenge conventional approaches and develop solutions for the cities and communities of tomorrow.

Virginia Tech Dean College of Architecture Prof Li Liu said the future of architecture depends on the ability to integrate design excellence with innovation, research and global collaboration.