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Eh, if SpaceX had genuinely not expected the rocket to get off the launch pad, they would not have launched it.

I expect their math was something like:

95% chance of enough engines lighting to launch 90% chance of clearing launch pad 60% chance of making 60 seconds of flight 30% chance of 2nd stage separation 15% chance of re-entry



I did sense a bit of sarcasm in the GP post. Not sure if you did too?


I didn't, but that's probably on me. Sigh.




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