FAA investigates SpaceX Starship launch mishap and grounds prototypes.
TL;DR
The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting a "mishap investigation" into SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy launch, which experienced an anomaly during ascent and was lost prior to stage separation. No injuries or property damage were reported. The FAA stated that a return to flight of the Starship/Super Heavy vehicle is dependent on ensuring that the mishap does not affect public safety.
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- Why Starship's Explosion Is Part of SpaceX's Process The Wall Street Journal
- FAA Grounds SpaceX's Starship Prototypes Pending 'Mishap Investigation' of Explosive Launch Attempt IGN
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