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This is spot on -- (link)
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Jovian
Well, it's not wrong - CBS just doesn't mention that little hiccup that happened **after* the successful launch -- nm
Posted by
decline (aka Decline)
Apr 20 '23, 09:51
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I dont see how something blowing up a minute or two after launch is considered a successful launch. -- nm
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Jovian
Apr 20, 09:55
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Because it was a test of a rocket that had never flown before. Success wasn't defined as 100% achievement of all
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TWuG
Apr 20, 10:03
The goal was to get off the pad. It did that, so therefore success.
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spamlet
Apr 20, 10:01
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This was never intended to be an orbital flight in any case. -- nm
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znufrii
Apr 20, 10:02
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Well, most of an orbit. -- nm
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spamlet
Apr 20, 10:04
Because the technical standard for success of this launch was to clear the tower. Everything else was extra gravy. -- (edited)
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znufrii
Apr 20, 10:01
Same. Although, I think the answer is included in your phrasing. -- nm
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Beryllium
Apr 20, 09:56
Right, it got off the pad just fine. -- nm
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Meg
Apr 20, 09:53
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