The rocket for the launch mission of the "Starlink" satellite constellation experienced an anomaly with the second stage.

The American space exploration technology company announced on the 2nd that during the "Starlink" satellite launch mission conducted that day, there was an anomaly in the second stage of the rocket in the later part of the mission. At 7:47 AM Pacific Time on the 2nd, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 "Starlink" satellites was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, and the satellites were then sent into near-Earth orbit. The company posted on social media that during the launch process, the first two Merlin engines of the rocket's second stage ignited normally, and the 25 "Starlink" satellites were successfully deployed into their designated orbit. However, after the satellite deployment was completed, an anomaly occurred during the preparation for the deorbit burn of the second stage, and the stage was passivated according to the design process. The company stated that the mission team was reviewing and evaluating the relevant data to determine the root cause of the malfunction and to develop appropriate corrective measures. As a result, subsequent launch missions will be temporarily paused until this process is completed.