SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has been cleared to resume flights following a thorough investigation into the failed mission earlier this month. The investigation revealed that a cracked pressure sensor line due to engine vibrations led to an oxygen leak and damaged engine components.

On July 11, the Falcon 9 rocket experienced an upper stage malfunction, causing it to be unable to deliver its payload of satellites to the intended orbit. Although the first stage booster performed without issues, the cracked sense line in the second stage led to an oxygen leak within the engine's insulation.

Despite the leak, the second stage successfully underwent its initial burn. However, the excessive engine cooling after the burn resulted in damaged components when the rocket initiated a second burn. As a result, the satellites were released at a lower orbit and burned up in the Earth's atmosphere.

With the investigation complete, SpaceX submitted a mishap report to the Federal Aviation Administration and received clearance to resume flights. The next Falcon 9 mission is scheduled to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on July 27, carrying 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.

SpaceX has stated that for near-term launches, the faulty sensor line and sensor on the second stage engine will be removed. This sensor is not crucial to the flight safety team and can be covered by other sensors placed near the engine.

Known for its reliability and reusable booster stages, the Falcon 9 has successfully completed over 350 missions before the July 11 mishap. The failed mission ended an impressive streak for the hardworking and reliable launch vehicle, which had completed its 70th mission in 2024 alone.

As SpaceX moves forward, they remain committed to the safe and successful launch of their rockets. With the investigation's findings implemented, the company aims to maintain its track record of successful missions, delivering payloads into orbit efficiently and reliably.