SpaceX Falcon 9 Anomaly: Starlink Satellites Face Re-entry After Upper Stage Engine Failure

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On July 11, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket failed to complete its second burn, leaving 20 Starlink satellites in a low orbit with high atmospheric drag. Unable to reach a stable orbit, the satellites are expected to re-enter and disintegrate. This incident has grounded the Falcon 9 indefinitely, impacting various missions and prompting investigations by SpaceX and the FAA.

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