As most regular readers are likely aware, I’m something of a fanboy when it comes to SpaceX and Elon Musk’s rocket program. (I’m not so much of a fan of the way he’s cluttering up low-earth orbit with Starlink satellites, but that’s a story for another day.) I’ve always enjoyed watching the launches and rocket recoveries. Musk has gotten so good at it, particularly when it comes to his Falcon series of rockets that the process almost seems routine at this point, despite the immensely complicated challenges such activities pose. That’s why it came as something of a surprise to learn that his latest Starlink launch had gone off smoothly, but when the time came to recover the rocket’s booster, something clearly went seriously amiss. Moments after landing, flames shot out of the base of the booster at which point it fell onto its side and exploded in a rather spectacular fashion. This…
What Happened to That Falcon 9 Booster? – HotAir
