August 29, 2024 16:18 IST Follow Us In this image, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying 21 Starlink internet satellites, launches from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, 28 August 2024. (Photo source: AP) Elon Musk-owned SpaceX‘s Falcon 9 launches have been put on hold by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after its booster rocket after it failed to land properly post a satellite launch. The Falcon 9 successfully launched a batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit from Florida early Wednesday morning. However, the rocket’s reusable first-stage booster tipped into the ocean after a fiery landing attempt on a drone ship in the Atlantic. Also Read SpaceX’ delays Polaris Dawn Mission due to helium leak, know next take off date here The rocket was successfully launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Station and was able to station all the 21 Starlink internet satellites into orbit. However, the first-stage booster was damaged in an explosion after landing on an ocean, marking the first incident in years. This was the 23 time this particular booster was launched, which also makes a recycling record for SpaceX. SpaceX response to the accident SpaceX response to the accident SpaceX’s Vice President, Jon Edwards has informed that they are working “ASAP” to find out the reason behind the malfunction. Despite the setback, SpaceX is preparing for upcoming missions which include the launch of two astronauts for NASA in September. (With inputs from AP)