The FAA grounded SpaceX's Starship rocket following its dramatic disintegration over the Caribbean, citing the need for a mishap investigation before operations can resume.
Musk indicated that preliminary investigations suggest leaking fuel caused pressure buildup, leading to ignition and disassembly of the Starship during liftoff.
The FAA activated a Debris Response Area protocol in response to the incident, impacting aircraft operations as flaming debris rained down on the Turks and Caicos Islands.
SpaceX stated it would conduct a thorough investigation in coordination with the FAA, emphasizing the importance of the Starship in their Mars colonization goals and NASA's Artemis missions.
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