SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket failed to place 20 Starlink satellites in intended orbit due to a second-stage engine issue.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket failed to place 20 Starlink satellites into their intended orbit on Thursday due to an issue with the rocket's second-stage engine. The satellites were deployed into a lower orbit, and SpaceX is working to raise their orbits using their ion thrusters. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stated that the issue was unknown, and the company is reviewing data to understand the root cause.

July 12, 2024
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