FAA grounds SpaceX's Falcon 9 after unsuccessful landing attempt during Starlink mission.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket was grounded by the FAA after an unsuccessful landing attempt during a routine Starlink mission. The rocket, which launched 21 Starlink internet satellites, returned to Earth but failed to land on a sea-faring barge, tipping into the ocean after a fiery touchdown. The FAA is overseeing an investigation, which could delay SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission and other launches. This is the second grounding for the Falcon 9 this year.

August 28, 2024
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