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In response to "Well, it's not wrong - CBS just doesn't mention that little hiccup that happened **after* the successful launch -- nm" by decline

I dont see how something blowing up a minute or two after launch is considered a successful launch. -- nm

Posted by Jovian (aka Jovian) Apr 20 '23, 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 - TWuG Apr 20, 10:03
The goal was to get off the pad. It did that, so therefore success. - spamlet Apr 20, 10:01 2
- This was never intended to be an orbital flight in any case. -- nm - znufrii Apr 20, 10:02 1
  - Well, most of an orbit. -- nm - 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) - znufrii Apr 20, 10:01
Same. Although, I think the answer is included in your phrasing. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 20, 09:56

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