SpaceX experienced a critical failure, resulting in a last-second abort of their Falcon 9 rocket on July 20th. The launch was intended for the deployment of Starlink broadband satellites. This marks the second such abort by SpaceX within a short timeframe. Engineers are currently investigating the precise cause of the anomaly that triggered the emergency shutdown. The incident occurred just moments before liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
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