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US and Turks and Caicos to inquire into failed SpaceX launch leading to debris

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US and Turks and Caicos to inquire into failed SpaceX launch leading to debris



Starship test sent orange-glowing shards streaking over northern Caribbean and forced airlines to divert flightsThe US Federal Aviation Administration and officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands have launched investigations into SpaceX’s explosive Starship rocket test that sent debris streaking over the northern Caribbean and forced airlines to divert dozens of flights.“There are no reports of public injury, and the FAA is working with SpaceX and appropriate authorities to confirm reports of public property damage on Turks and Caicos,” said the FAA, which oversees private rocket launch activity. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jan/17/turks-caicos-starship-spacex

Author : Reuters

Publish date : 2025-01-18 00:57:00

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