The rocket suffered a rare landing malfunction after delivering 21 Starlink satellites to orbit.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration grounded Falcon 9 after the rocket failed a landing attempt and went up in flames. This is the second time the otherwise dependable launch vehicle has been grounded this year, with its recent fumble taking place days before it was scheduled to launch a private crew to orbit.
The 135-foot-high rocket is an industry favorite, launching more than 350 missions since its debut in 2010. SpaceX is aiming for a record-breaking 148 launches of its Falcon 9 rocket this year, topping the Its recent landing mishap ended a stellar streak of 267 successful touchdowns and booster recoveries. The last time Falcon 9 failed to stick the landing was in February 2021 due to a hole in an engine cover, which allowed for exhaust to enter and damage the engine, causing the booster to fumble its descent. of payload into low-Earth orbit.
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