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SpaceX Delays Polaris Dawn As Fiery Landing Grounds Falcon 9 Rocket


SpaceX's stalwart Falcon 9 rocket has been grounded while the Federal Aviation Administration investigates why its first-stage booster tipped over and exploded while attempting to land after its latest launch, the agency announced Wednesday.

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