SpaceX's flagship rocket, the Falcon 9, has recently faced a series of technical issues, raising concerns about its safety as operations have been suspended.
The Falcon 9 suffered three accidents in July, August, and September, damaging its reputation as a symbol of flawless flights.
The most recent incident occurred during NASA's Crew-9 mission on September 28.
This mission aimed to send American astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov to the International Space Station (ISS).
The Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and docked the Crew Dragon spacecraft with the ISS.
However, the day after the launch, on the 29th, a problem was identified with the second-stage booster.
SpaceX explained via social media, "The second-stage booster followed an unexpected trajectory during the deorbit burn," landing in an area other than the intended target in the ocean east of New Zealand.
Fortunately, there were no reports of casualties or property damage from this incident.
Nevertheless, Falcon 9 operations have been temporarily halted, and SpaceX is investigating the cause of the accident.
The issue specifically involved the second stage's 'deorbit burn system,' which controls the speed and direction of the rocket's second stage to ensure it lands safely after flight.
This accident, combined with technical defects involving the second stage in July and the first stage in August, raises significant questions about the Falcon 9's reliability.
The Falcon 9 has been a critical part of commercial and crewed space flights for years, recording numerous successful launches. However, with these recent incidents, SpaceX is now at a critical juncture where it must address the rocket's safety issues.
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SpaceX Falcon 9, Operations Suspended After Consecutive Accidents... Safety Concerns Spread
SpaceX's flagship rocket, the Falcon 9, has recently faced a series of technical issues, raising concerns about its safety as operations have been suspended.Th
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