29 August 2024 The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket for the second time in as many months following a routine landing that ended in flames on Wednesday (Aug. 28). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida in 2024. The rocket was recently grounded by the FAA following a failed landing that ended in flames. (Image credit: Anadolu via Getty Images) The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday (Aug 28), following a failed landing attempt that left the spacecraft toppled over in flames. The reusable rocket booster had just completed its record-breaking 23rd mission, successfully launching 21 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit before touching down on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean roughly nine minutes later, according to Live Science's sister site Space.com. However, immediately upon landing, the rocket tipped over, bursting into flames. No injuries or public property damage were reported in connection with the failed landing. You may like