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SpaceX launches starship Mega-Rocket and catches its booster in midair on first try. (www.smithsonianmag.com)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I thought it blew up because after tipping over the tanks ruptured - a normal result of a rocket tip-over. Am I mistaken?

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

It shouldn't rupture a tank just because of a splashdown, no. Even if they're able to chopstick catch the upper stage, or land it like Falcon 9's boosters, a splashdown may be needed in emergencies.