FAA requires investigation into SpaceX Falcon 9 landing failure

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Michael Wall is a Senior Space Writer with Space.com and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, 'Out There,' was published on Nov. 13, 2018.

Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agesFlames bloom from the base of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket shortly after its touchdown on a ship at sea on Aug. 28, 2024. The booster, which had just flown its record-setting 23rd mission, toppled over shortly thereafter.

"In addition, SpaceX may need to request and receive approval from the FAA to modify its license that incorporates any corrective actions and meet all other licensing requirements," they added. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsIt's unclear how long this process will take. But a relatively quick resolution is likely; SpaceX works fast, after all.

This morning's mishap was not as serious as that one, affecting only the rocket's landing; the Falcon 9's upper stage deployed the Starlink satellites intoA grounding of even a few days, however, could affect a very high-profile launch that SpaceX is prepping for — that ofdue to projected bad weather. The company also ruled out an attempt on Thursday morning but has yet to set a new target date.

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