The unsuccessful launch of Starship delayed about 240 flights in the United States.

The unsuccessful launch of SpaceX's Starship affected the routes of about 240 flights to the United States. This was reported on Friday, March 7, by the Reuters news agency, citing the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

According to the FAA, due to problems with space debris, more than two dozen aircraft were forced to change their flight route. The average delay of 171 aircraft was 28 minutes.

Also on Thursday, the FAA said it was demanding that SpaceX conduct an investigation into the incident involving the loss of the Starship.

Earlier in the day, SpaceX reported a loss of communication with the Starship rocket during a test flight. The launch of the launch vehicle from the spaceport in Texas took place at 2:34 Moscow time.

On March 4, SpaceX canceled the test launch of the Super Heavy rocket without explanation. The decision was made just 40 minutes before the start.