SpaceX has been NASAs trusted partner for years, launching nine crews to the ISS on largely reliable hardware.
SpaceXs trusty Falcon 9 rocket has also suffered a few missteps this year.
The incident prompted SpaceX to ground its rocket for the third time in less than three months.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew 8 splashed down off the coast of Florida on October 25, 2024.@ NASA
Its rather unusual for Falcon 9, an industry favorite, to suffer anomalies.
The company may need to slow down to assess recent malfunctions and prioritize safety moving forward.
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