"SpaceX Falcon 9 Failure Grounds Starlink Satellites, Triggers FAA Probe"

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"SpaceX Falcon 9 Failure Grounds Starlink Satellites, Triggers FAA Probe"
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket malfunctioned during a launch, leaving 20 Starlink satellites in a low orbit where they are expected to reenter the atmosphere and burn up. The failure, attributed to a liquid oxygen leak, marks SpaceX's first rocket failure in nearly a decade. The Federal Aviation Administration has mandated that the issue be resolved before further Falcon rocket flights. The incident's impact on upcoming crewed missions remains uncertain.

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