Subj : Re: Starship
To   : Avon
From : Vorlon
Date : Fri Apr 28 2023 11:59:08

Hi Avon,

 On Wednesday April 26 2023, Avon said to Vorlon:

 Vo>> They should have got that done. It might have saved the launch pad
 Vo>> from so much damage... But when you look at it, they didn't expect it
 Vo>> to even get off the pad, so it was a huge win but at the same time a
 Vo>> fail.

 A> I think they always hoped it would fly and the vibe I picked up was to
 A> clear the tower vs going boom would be seen as a win. But how long until
 A> the boom was the variable at play.

It was a 'test' flight, so anythhing past the tower is a win. At least there
was no expensive cargo onboard!

 A> I didn't expect the flight to run 90 mins but I was surprised stage 2 separation didn't occur.

Yep stage 2 at the end was like watching a baby roll around on the floor!.

\/orlon
aka
Stephen

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