Gulf of Mexico
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When it tried to relight 13 engines for a landing burn, only some turned on, leading to the booster having a hard splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
It was largely successful but resulted in the rocket being grounded after the booster suffered an uncontrolled landing in the Gulf of Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Skydweller Aero said Solar Impulse 2 took off from Stennis, Mississippi on April 26 but crashed into the Gulf of Mexico on May 4.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Chevron is set to conduct exploration work later this year in Egypt, where it holds 9 million net acres in the Mediterranean Sea, and it recently confirmed substantial oil discoveries in the Gulf of Mexico.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
Emily was stalled in the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength, making up her mind which way to go.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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