FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets after booster explodes off Florida Coast
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So, when will SpaceX launch again? The FAA said, "A return to flight of the Falcon 9 booster rocket is based on the FAA determining that any system, process, or procedure related to the anomaly does not affect public safety."
"Was there a particular component that was operating out of speck? Was the temperature too high or too low? Was a pressure that wasn’t where it was supposed to be?" asked Platt, explaining some of the questions engineers would ask as they investigated the explosion.
The 21 Starlink satellites that launched did make it to orbit and were not affected by this explosion here on Earth.
This is also not the first time SpaceX has been grounded recently. In July, SpaceX had another issue with their Falcon 9 rocket and couldn't launch for two weeks.
FAA investigation into SpaceX booster accident: what's next?
Rocket’s journey: The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, successfully deploying 21 Starlink satellites into orbit.
The incident: Moments after landing on an ocean platform, the first-stage booster fell over and erupted in flames, marking SpaceX's first such accident in years.
Booster details: This booster was launched 23 times, a record for SpaceX’s recycling efforts.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Crew Dragon Resilience capsule sits on Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center ahead of the Polaris Dawn Mission in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on August 28, 2024.
Impact on upcoming SpaceX and NASA launches
FAA investigation: The FAA has grounded Falcon 9 rockets and will oversee the investigation into the accident. SpaceX will need FAA approval of its findings and corrective actions before resuming launches.
Upcoming launches affected: A private spaceflight from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, originally scheduled for this week, is now uncertain. NASA’s upcoming astronaut mission, slated for late next month, may also face delays. After the incident, a California launch with more Starlink satellites was immediately called off.
A private spaceflight from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, originally scheduled for this week, is now uncertain.
NASA’s upcoming astronaut mission, slated for late next month, may also face delays.
After the incident, a California launch with more Starlink satellites was immediately called off.
SpaceX's response to the booster accident
Company response: SpaceX’s Jon Edwards, a vice president, stated the company is working "ASAP" to understand what went wrong.
Emotional impact: "Losing a booster is always sad. Each one of them has a unique history and character. Thankfully, this doesn’t happen often," Edwards shared on X (formerly Twitter).
The Source: This article is based on a report from the Associated Press, including statements from SpaceX and information from the Federal Aviation Administration. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
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