SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Incident
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink satellites suffered a first-stage booster failure on landing, resulting in FAA investigation and grounded flights. No injuries reported. Company working on corrective action.
Key Points
- SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink internet satellites experienced a first-stage booster failure on landing in the Atlantic Ocean
- No injuries or public damage reported
- FAA grounded Falcon 9 rockets for investigation and approval required for resuming launches
- SpaceX working to understand and address the issue
- Upcoming crew flights may be impacted