SpaceX Falcon 9 Fleet Grounded After Explosive Failure
TL;DR
The FAA has grounded all SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets following a catastrophic upper stage failure last week, ending a streak of 344 successful launches. This affects upcoming missions, including the Polaris Dawn spacewalk and a NASA crew launch to the ISS. An investigation is underway to determine the cause and ensure public safety before flights can resume.
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