SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket suffers engine failure during satellite launch
undefined 16, 2024
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket experienced an upper stage engine failure during a Starlink satellite launch, resulting in the satellites being deployed into a lower orbit. The failure, the cause of which is unknown, is under investigation by SpaceX and the FAA. No injuries or property damage were reported. This setback may delay upcoming human spaceflight missions, including a private citizen launch and a NASA crew mission. The Falcon 9, though reliable, has faced issues before, such as explosions in 2015 and 2016.
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