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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Suspended Following Launch Anomaly

FAA Plans Investigation into the Incident

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Tom Patton
Jul 16, 2024
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The FAA has suspended SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches pending an investigation into an anomaly during a Starlink satellite launch last week.

"We greatly appreciate the team’s effort to learn as much as possible from the satellites and attempt recovery." SpaceX Statement

According to SpaceX, Falcon 9’s first stage performed nominally, carrying the second s…

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