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SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second time in a row

It impacted flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship's failed launch

US aviation authorities have halted all flights at several Florida airports over concerns about debris from SpaceX's Starship, which spun out of control shortly after launch. The company, which is owned by billionaire Elon Musk, said teams immediately started co-ordinating with safety officials for "pre-planned contingency responses". After the January incident, the FAA grounded Starship launches and noted the failed effort led to property damage in the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean.

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