SpaceX's reliable Falcon 9 rocket faces an unexpected last-minute setback during the latest Starlink satellite launch.
What could be called a setback for Space X, a Falcon 9 rocket experienced an unexpected abort just moments before liftoff on June 14 afternoon, halting the planned deployment of 22 Starlink internet satellites from Florida.
A rocket launch typically involves three or four stages, as the mission to send a vehicle into space is a complex endeavor. After the booster provides the initial thrust, the rocket enters the Cruise Phase, stage two, and accelerates into stage three to achieve orbital velocity. This velocity strikes a balance between gravitational force and the momentum required for spacecraft to deploy satellites.
In just a few years, it has achieved the highest number of launches and the best safety record in history. The Falcon 9 can transport cargo, astronauts, and various payloads to space.
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