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364 points metalman | 1 comments | 26 Aug 25 23:22 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source

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chasd00 ◴[27 Aug 25 00:38 UTC] No.45034091[source]▶

>>45033563 (OP) #

Just saw the splash down. I think this was 100% successful test.

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jiggawatts ◴[27 Aug 25 02:27 UTC] No.45034815[source]▶

>>45034091 #

A composite overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV) seems to have exploded on the upper stage during reentry. It did significant damage to the rear flap and it made some dents in the engines too.

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1. chasd00 ◴[27 Aug 25 11:16 UTC] No.45038052[source]▶

>>45034815 #

Another copv failure? That’s what ripped open the starship during the ground test. Wtf I suspect that sub won’t be making copvs for spacex any longer.

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