SpaceX's Starship Experiences "Energetic Event" After Launch, FAA Halts Air Traffic

SpaceX's Starship rocket experienced an "energetic event" minutes after its launch on Thursday, leading the FAA to halt air traffic in parts of Florida. Debris spread across the Caribbean sky and Florida, causing flight diversions and temporary airport closures. The FAA activated a debris alert area and briefly slowed or stopped aircraft before resuming normal operations. SpaceX will investigate the incident. The rocket launched from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. The first-stage booster, Super Heavy, returned to Earth as planned. However, the Starship's upper stage spun out of control in space, resulting in loss of contact with the ship approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds after liftoff. The Starship was intended to orbit Earth and re-enter over the Indian Ocean.