Key Takeaways
- The US Federal Aviation Administration temporarily closed four airports in Florida due to falling Starship debris.
- The closure is a result of a ‘rapid unscheduled disassembly’ during the launch of the Starship spacecraft.
- The airports will remain closed until further notice to ensure public safety.
Florida: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the temporary closure of airports in the state of Florida due to the threat of falling debris, following the unsuccessful launch of the Starship spacecraft, US media reported.
The Miami International Airport was closed at 23:42 GMT on Thursday due to a space launch incident. The airport will be closed until 01:00 GMT.
A similar notice was reportedly issued for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, as well airports in the cities of Orlando and Palm Beach.
Earlier on Thursday, SpaceX said that a “rapid unscheduled disassembly” occurred during the launch of the Starship spacecraft into orbit.
