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2021-03-04 Science & Technology

SpaceX rocket explodes after successfully landing after high-altitude flight

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Posted by Fred 2021-03-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [14 views ] Top

#1
Can't wait for the 4th of July,

BLNT (Better Luck Next Time)

Posted by Ottoman Hull8306 2021-03-04 01:06|| 2021-03-04 01:06|| Front Page Top

#2 It looks like it landed hard (reports it bounced on touch down), but SpaceX says it was a good landing. There was a fire at the base of the rocket after landing, and IMHO that likely weakened the main tanks until they breached and the remaining fumes popped.

The next test rocket, SN-11, is already built, they're assembling SN-15 (12, 13, and 14 are being skipped) and BN-1. BN-1 is the first main stage test vehicle; the SN rockets are all second stage tests.

Posted by Rob Crawford 2021-03-04 07:16|| 2021-03-04 07:16|| Front Page Top

#3 I wonder if Mr. Biden can spell 'KABOOM'.

Posted by irish rage boy 2021-03-04 10:56|| 2021-03-04 10:56|| Front Page Top

#4 #2 yes, I thought that as well. Hard landing even a bounce.

Posted by Dale 2021-03-04 12:34|| 2021-03-04 12:34|| Front Page Top

#5 Better investors' dollars than my tax dollars.

Posted by Clem 2021-03-04 13:42|| 2021-03-04 13:42|| Front Page Top

#6 Jayne said it best... don't wanna explode.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2021-03-04 13:53|| 2021-03-04 13:53|| Front Page Top

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