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In the SpaceX report, it says that the NTO struck the valve at high speed and pressure, causing it to shatter. Before that happened, the NTO leaked though the v
by russdill 7y ago
In the SpaceX report, it says that the NTO struck the valve at high speed and pressure, causing it to shatter. Before that happened, the NTO leaked though the valve into the helium tank slowly and did not cause a fire even though it was in contact with the valve for a much longer amount of time.