SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket grounded pending mishap investigation
Washington (AFP) Aug 28, 2024
SpaceX's stalwart Falcon 9 rocket has been grounded while the Federal Aviation Administration investigates why its first-stage booster tipped over and exploded while attempting to land after its latest launch, the agency announced Wednesday. The rare failure came after the rocket sent the latest batch of 21 Starlink internet satellites into orbit during an early morning launch. A webcas
SpaceX's stalwart Falcon 9 rocket has been grounded while the Federal Aviation Administration investigates why its first-stage booster tipped over and exploded while attempting to land after its latest launch, the agency announced Wednesday. The rare failure came after the rocket sent the latest batch of 21 Starlink internet satellites into orbit during an early morning launch. A webcas