SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Suffers Major Malfunction During Starlink Launch

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket encountered a significant setback during a Starlink satellite launch, with the second stage engine facing a catastrophic failure or explosion, jeopardizing the mission's success. The malfunction led to the deployment of Starlink satellites into orbits potentially too low for autonomous adjustment, risking their survival in Earth's atmosphere.

This rare failure breaks SpaceX's long-standing streak of successful launches, prompting concerns about the impact on future missions, including a historic commercial flight with non-government astronauts slated for spacewalks. As investigations continue to uncover the root cause, SpaceX races to mitigate the effects of this anomaly that could potentially disrupt upcoming launches and space exploration endeavors.