In brief
SpaceX's ambitious Starship rocket has been grounded by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following a catastrophic failure during its latest uncrewed test flight. The rocket dramatically disintegrated over the Caribbean after launching from Texas, prompting airlines to alter their routes to evade falling debris. The FAA stated that it is collaborating with SpaceX and other authorities to assess potential damage to the Turks and Caicos Islands but reported no injuries from the incident. Following this "mishap," SpaceX has been instructed to conduct an in-depth investigation. The FAA has also deployed a "debris response area" to manage air traffic during the incident, impacting several flights. Despite the setback, Musk indicated that the next launch is still anticipated to occur next month.
