The FAA temporarily grounded SpaceX launches after a Falcon 9 booster rocket mishap on August 28.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily grounded SpaceX launches after a mishap during a Falcon 9 booster rocket landing on August 28. The rocket, part of a mission to deliver 21 Starlink satellites, fell over and caught fire upon landing on an ocean-based platform. The FAA mandated SpaceX to conduct a thorough investigation and implement corrective measures before allowing further launches to proceed. The incident may impact SpaceX's upcoming crew flights, including a private flight and one for NASA.

August 28, 2024
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