SpaceX Falcon 9 Grounded After Rare Failure Destroys Starlink Satellites

The rocket's second stage malfunctioned, leading to the loss of 20 Starlink satellites and an indefinite suspension of launches.

The FAA has grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 pending an investigation into the failure.
The rocket's second stage failed to reignite, causing the satellites to enter a low, decaying orbit.
This incident ends Falcon 9's streak of over 300 successful missions since 2016.
Upcoming missions, including NASA's and private ventures, face delays due to the grounding.
SpaceX is working with NASA and updating satellite software to mitigate the issue.