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US Air Force Clears SpaceX from Zuma Satellite Failure

By Veronica Magan | January 24, 2018

SpaceX Falcon 9 liftoff for Zuma mission.

SpaceX Falcon 9 liftoff for Zuma mission. Photo: SpaceX

The U.S. Air Force has cleared SpaceX from the failed Zuma satellite launch earlier this month, saying the launch services provider performed did everything right. This means the reason of the satellite’s failure is still a mystery; however, SpaceX will not lose certification for military missions.

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