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aerospace / news / 2026-05-27 / Devdiscourse

SpaceX's Starship rocket experienced an issue with the booster separation.

SpaceX's Starship launches are paused pending an FAA investigation into the latest test mishaps.

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The latest test saw the booster separate correctly but fail to achieve a smooth landing.
The mission still succeeded in orbiting Earth and deploying 20 mock satellites as planned.
The FAA investigation found no reported injuries or property damage related to the test flight.

Launches of SpaceX's ambitious Starship rocket have been paused while the Federal Aviation Administration looks into mishaps during the latest test flight. Last Friday's mission experienced an issue with the booster separation. Although the booster properly detached, it failed to land smoothly. This investigation does not involve any reported injuries or damage, according to FAA statements. Despite this setback, the spacecraft managed to successfully orbit the Earth, deploying 20 mock satellites and ended its voyage as intended in the Indian Ocean. Elon Musk's powerful Starship, which stands at 407 feet, aims to take crews to Mars and assist NASA's lunar endeavors by 2028. (With inputs from agencies.)

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