In a statement, SpaceX promised to “work with the FAA to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the root cause and take corrective actions to ensure the success of future missions.” According to the federal agency, “return to flight will be contingent on the FAA determining that the systems, processes, and procedures related to the accident do not affect public safety.”
“While the SpaceX Starlink launch was an entirely commercial mission, NASA has received information from SpaceX regarding all matters of concern regarding the Falcon 9 rocket as part of the agency’s standard rocket tracking activities. Crew safety and mission assurance remain NASA’s highest priority,” the statement said.
“SpaceX has been proactive in providing information and has engaged NASA in the ongoing anomaly investigation to understand the issue and next steps. NASA will provide updates on the agency’s mission, including any impacts to the schedule, as more information becomes available,” the statement said.