SpaceX Rocket Malfunction Causes Air Traffic Delays and Diversions Across the Caribbean and Florida
Boca Chica, Texas — The aftermath of SpaceX’s unmanned Starship rocket breakup on Thursday sparked considerable disruption across various flight routes, including major detours and flight holds, particularly over the Caribbean near Puerto Rico. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, immediate action was necessary to ensure aircraft safety by temporarily rerouting and slowing down air traffic due to the debris scattering from the rocket. The cascading effects of the incident were felt at regional U.S. …