US startup's rocket shuts down prematurely after launch, crashes

US startup ABL Space Systems' maiden RS1 rocket mission failed after it was launched on Tuesday. ABL said RS1 experienced an anomaly and "shut down prematurely", adding, "All nine of RS1's E2 engines shut down simultaneously. RS1 impacted the pad and was destroyed." "There is damage to the launch facility. All personnel are safe and fires have subsided," it added.