Investing.com -- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation into an explosive test flight of SpaceX’s Starship that occurred this week. As a result of the incident, numerous airline flights had to be rerouted, according to an FAA announcement on Friday.
The investigation will be conducted under the supervision of the FAA, and will focus on the circumstances surrounding the explosive test flight of the Starship, a spacecraft being developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The explosion of the spacecraft during the test flight led to considerable disruptions in airline schedules as several flights had to be diverted from their original routes.
The FAA’s decision to oversee the investigation signifies the serious nature of the incident. The outcome of the investigation could have important implications for SpaceX and its ambitious plans for space exploration. However, the specifics of these potential implications remain unclear at this stage.
SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is a private American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company. The Starship is one of the company’s most significant projects, aiming to make space travel more accessible and affordable.
The investigation is currently in progress, with the FAA taking the lead in overseeing the process. The agency has not provided any specific timeline for the completion of the investigation. The FAA will be responsible for determining the cause of the explosion and whether any violations of federal aviation regulations occurred.
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