The Falcon 9 rocket under development by SpaceX has faced a glitch, which led the firm to abort the static fire test.

During the test, the rocket faced a problem in its spin start system that led to the abort with the countdown at T-2 seconds.

For the abort, SpaceX closed the pre-valves to isolate the engines from the propellant tank and purged the residual propellant.

The vehicle and the launch pad were detanked after the abort. All other systems required to reach full ignition were within specification, SpaceX said.

The next static fire attempt is expected to take place after inspections, data review and procedure updates.

Over the next five years the Falcon 9, along with the Dragon spacecraft, will carry at least 20t of cargo in 12 trips to the International Space Station under a $1.6bn contract.

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Falcon 9 is a two-stage launch vehicle powered by liquid oxygen and rocket grade kerosene (RP-1).