SpaceX investigates Starship launch setback

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SpaceX Starship rocket launches are now paused. An investigation is looking into the last test flight.

The FAA said the rocket flight had a problem. This was because of the first part of the booster.

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The main spacecraft went around the world. It released some fake satellites before its planned landing.

This large rocket can carry people to Mars. NASA hopes it will land astronauts on the Moon soon.

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Why are SpaceX Starship rocket launches paused?

An investigation is looking into the last test flight.

What problem did the FAA find with the rocket flight?

The problem was because of the first part of the booster.

What did the main spacecraft do before landing?

It released some fake satellites before its planned landing.

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