Space X confirmed Thursday afternoon it triggered Starship’s flight termination system after the boosters failed to separate.

Starship was veering off its planned trajectory, the company said. SpaceX and FAA have procedures in place to keep a rocket from injuring people or damaging property.

“Starship gave us quite a show during today’s first flight test of a fully integrated Starship and Super Heavy rocket from Starbase in Texas,” SpaceX said in statementThe company said multiple engines were out and therefore the shuttle began to lose altitude and “tumble.”

“The flight termination system was commanded on both the booster and the ship. As is standard procedure, the pad and surrounding area was cleared well in advance of the test,” the statement read.

SpaceX has not yet announced if or when it will be holding a briefing on the incident.