SpaceX's Falcon 9 Faces Scrutiny After Malfunction

SpaceX must investigate the Falcon 9 rocket's second-stage malfunction after a NASA mission. This incident marks the third grounding in three months. The rocket's engine failed to re-light for its disposal burn, leading the FAA to mandate the investigation.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Monday mandated SpaceX to investigate a malfunction in the second stage of its Falcon 9 rocket. This scrutiny follows a recent NASA astronaut mission that launched on Saturday.

The engine failure, which prevented the rocket from performing its routine disposal burn, resulted in the body failing to re-light its engine after boosting two astronauts to the International Space Station.

This incident is the third grounding of the Falcon 9 rocket within three months, highlighting ongoing concerns about the reliability of this workhorse vehicle.

(With inputs from agencies.)