The FAA grounded SpaceX's Starship pending an investigation into the failure that caused the rocket to break apart midflight after launching on Thursday.
Debris from the rocket's upper stage may have caused property damage, prompting an investigation into Starship's "rapid unscheduled disassembly."
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands have launched probes into SpaceX's explosive Starship rocket test that sent debris streaking over the northern Caribbean and forced airlines to divert dozens of flights.
The FAA says it is investigating reports that debris from the failed Starship test flight landed, and caused property damage in, the Turks and Caicos.
"During the event, the FAA activated a Debris Response Area and briefly slowed aircraft outside the area where space vehicle debris was falling or stopped aircraft at their departure location."
The U.S. FAA is investigating reports of SpaceX rocket debris landing in Turks and Caicos following an explosive Starship test. No injuries are reported, and authorities are collaborating with SpaceX to assess potential property damage.
The FAA has grounded SpaceX's Starship and initiated an investigation after the rocket disintegrated over the Caribbean. Residents in the Turks and Ca
SpaceX's Starship mega-rocket exploded midair on Thursday, after which the FAA warned pilots of dangerous debris.
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The FAA grounded SpaceX's Starship pending ... that it has received "reports of public property damage on Turks and Caicos" islands in the Caribbean. SpaceX must complete the investigation and ...
“There are no reports of public injury, and the FAA is working with SpaceX and ... the commissioner of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Fitz Bailey, told Reuters.
Washington, Jan. 19 (BNA): The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands are investigating SpaceX's Starship explosion, which sent debris over the northern Caribbean, disrupting aviation routes, forcing ...