The Federal Aviation Administration has paused SpaceX's the launch of its Starship rocket as the U.S. agency oversees an investigation by the private company of the breakup after a test launch Thursday.

An Amazon spokesperson said an incident that involved a crash at a testing facility in Oregon was not the primary reason for the pause.

Amazon halts drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona, citing possible safety concerns with its MK30 drone software.

Some Hawaiians don’t like the idea of SpaceX dropping Starship rockets in the Pacific Ocean surrounding the islands.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told TechCrunch it had to "briefly" slow and divert a number of aircraft in the airspace near Puerto Rico, where

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made light of Starship's fiery end. "Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed!" he said on X.

The FAA says it has grounded the Starship vehicle pending a mishap investigation, and it’s working with SpaceX to assess reports of property damage in Turks and Caicos.

The incident in which a SpaceX rocket broke up after launch demonstrates the challenges the FAA will face as the number of commercial space flights increases.

After the Orlando incident, Sky Elements Drones' role in the 2024 Reunion Tower New Year's Eve show in Dallas was scrapped.

Hawaii and Texas residents showed up to an FAA meeting to oppose the SpaceX plan to increase the number of launches and landings per year.

The U.S. Senate confirmed former Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe to serve as the next director of the CIA on Thursday.

Amazon has paused its drone delivery in several parts of Texas and Arizona. The Jeff Bezos-led company announced it is suspending the service at its facilities in College Station (Texas) and Tolleson (Arizona) until further notice.