- SpaceX's Starship rocket has been grounded after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flagged an anomaly during its 22 May test flight.
- The FAA classified an issue with the Super Heavy booster's landing in the Gulf of Mexico as a “mishap”, necessitating an investigation.
- Only one of the booster's 33 engines ignited during its splashdown, leading to a heavy impact with the water.
- No further Starship flights will be permitted until the FAA approves any corrective actions resulting from the investigation.
- The Starship, the world's biggest rocket, is crucial for NASA's Artemis programme to return humans to the Moon, with its delays impacting the mission timeline.
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