SpaceX Rocket Struggled to Self-Destruct as It Spun Out of Control

Re:SpaceX Rocket Struggled to Self-Destruct as It Spun Out o... by topspin on Sunday April 30, 2023 @03:53AM (#35760478)

What was the peak altitude reached in this test launch?

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Re:SpaceX Rocket Struggled to Self-Destruct as It Spun Out o... by bo0tzz on Sunday April 30, 2023 @04:24AM (#35760646)

Going off memory here, but I think it was about 30km?

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Re:SpaceX Rocket Struggled to Self-Destruct as It Spun Out o... by the_third_wave on Sunday April 30, 2023 @05:03AM (#35760851)

~39 km

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Re:SpaceX Rocket Struggled to Self-Destruct as It Spun Out o... by Zigurd on Sunday April 30, 2023 @09:17AM (#35762259)

Here are a few predictions for what comes out soon: First, several more engines failed at various times than currently acknowledged. Not all, or even most of the engine failures can be attributed to debrid strikes on the ground. Second, the rocket was far off course for most of the flight. Third, control of the rocket was lost earlier than acknowledged, due to both losing 2 out of three gimbaled engines and losing hydraulics in the gimbal. Lastly, the flight termination system failed. It should have been engaged as soon as directional control was lost, and it is likely that the booster blew up of other reasons.

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