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Falcon 9 Cleared for Return to Flight

Liquid Oxygen Leak Identified as Cause of July 11 Launch Anomaly

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Tom Patton
Jul 26, 2024
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SpaceX submitted its mishap report to the FAA regarding Falcon 9’s launch anomaly on July 11, 2024. SpaceX’s investigation team, with oversight from the FAA, was able to identify the most probable cause of the mishap and associated corrective actions to ensure the success of future missions. The FAA has cleared Falcon 9 for a return to flight.

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