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Starlink 9-3
The first Falcon 9 in-flight failure in 9 years.
Mission Overview
The second stage suffered a liquid oxygen leak, preventing a second burn. 20 Starlink satellites were deployed into an orbit too low to survive.
Learning from History
"This failure ended a world-record streak of over 300 consecutive successful launches for the Falcon 9."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Logistics / Failure |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Failed |
| Rocket | Merlin Vacuum |