SpaceX Starship Flights Halted After Second-Stage Explosion

The FAA has grounded SpaceX's Starship pending investigation into a test flight mishap that caused debris to fall over the Caribbean.

• During its seventh test flight, SpaceX successfully retrieved the first stage of its Starship rocket, marking a significant technical achievement.
• The second stage of the rocket, however, experienced an unplanned explosion over the Caribbean, leading to a suspension of future flights by the FAA.
• Debris from the explosion was reported over the Turks and Caicos Islands, with no injuries or significant damage confirmed so far.
• SpaceX has attributed the explosion to a probable oxygen or fuel leak and is conducting an investigation to determine the exact cause.
• The FAA has required SpaceX to implement corrective measures before resuming flights, while the company emphasizes its iterative testing approach to improve reliability.

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