SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 30, 2024Hacker News

Engineers investigate another malfunction on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket

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SpaceX is investigating a Falcon 9 rocket upper stage malfunction that occurred after successfully launching the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station. The stage reentered the atmosphere outside its planned disposal area in the South Pacific Ocean. This marks the third issue for SpaceX's Falcon 9 in less than three months, following a flawless run of launches. The company has paused launches until it better understands the root cause of the problem.

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