SpaceX Starship Explosion Sparks FAA Flight Disruptions

The explosion of SpaceX's Starship disrupted over 240 flights, causing concerns about space debris. The spacecraft exploded soon after launch, marking the second failure this year for the Mars rocket program. FAA halted air traffic as fiery debris fell over parts of south Florida and the Bahamas.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported on Friday that over 240 flights experienced disruptions due to the explosion of SpaceX's Starship spacecraft.

Concerns about space debris necessitated the diversion of more than two dozen planes. This marks the second consecutive failure of a SpaceX test launch.

The explosion, described by Elon Musk as a 'minor setback,' prompted the FAA to halt air traffic in select Florida areas. Videos showed debris falling over Florida and the Bahamas.

(With inputs from agencies.)