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SpaceX Starship loses control in second test failure

SpaceX’s Starship faced a critical failure during a test flight on Mar.6.

This incident marks the second consecutive unsuccessful launch for the spacecraft.

The vehicle spiraled out of control after losing multiple engines eight minutes into its flight and broke apart over the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic.

In response, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated a mishap investigation.

As a precaution, the FAA temporarily suspended flights into several major Florida airports.

Some flights were diverted due to concerns regarding potential space launch debris.

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05-Dec-2024 🚀 SpaceX said to sell insider shares, valuation at $350b
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  • Valuation up from $255B last month, doubling since Dec.
17-Nov-2024 🚀 SpaceX’s planned tender offer values the company at $250b
  • SpaceX plans share sale at $135 each in December.
  • Company valued over $250 billion amid industry changes.
05-Nov-2024 🚀 SpaceX urges suppliers to exit Taiwan amid China tensions
  • SpaceX shifts production from Taiwan due to risks.
  • Suppliers relocating to Vietnam for manufacturing.

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