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SpaceX Booster Had Five Engines Out and Powerful Launch Damaged the Pad
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, by Brian WangThey were likely trying various thrust vectoring and other adjustments.
This was a huge success. Looks like went up to about Mach 3.
The power of the launch did wreck the concrete below the rocket.
SpaceX will need to fix and improve the pad, but they will likely be read to fly again by July, 2023.
FTS abort. Well done Booster 7 (and Ship 24)! That was still a big win. Launch site is fine and got a lot of first stage data!
— Chris Bergin - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) April 20, 2023
Next up, Booster 9!https://t.co/npUj2AHByW pic.twitter.com/KRxBwsLlKq