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That was the literal bomb. So awesome. Not understanding yet why it was green at the end. Raptor shouldn't really use TEA-TEB. Seems like an engine busted on
by nickik 6y ago
That was the literal bomb. So awesome.
Not understanding yet why it was green at the end. Raptor shouldn't really use TEA-TEB.
Seems like an engine busted on the way up. Or maybe one of the nitrogen tanks in the skirt.
Scott Manley will do a rundown on all of these soon I would assume. Tim Dodd will do an interview with Elon.
Great community making content about this.
- arijun 6y ago> Not understanding yet why it was green at the end I think they call it engine rich exhaust; some of the copper from the engine being burned
- adrian_b 6y agoYes, Elon Musk explained what happened. The pressure of the fuel was too low during landing, which had 2 effects: 1. the exhaust gases contained mostly oxygen, which burned the copper linings, giving a green flame 2. the decceleration was insufficient, causing the impact with the ground which resulted in an explosion
- paulmendoza 6y agoIt also didn’t help that the legs didn’t deploy
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