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I take it that it's specifically the 'flip' that is concerning you here?

• ceejayoz 6y ago
  From this latest test, it looked like SpaceX shared the concern, and took steps to address it. It was less "last-second hover-slam" and more "we'll flip, hover, and touch down gently". With production legs instead of the tiny stubby test ones, I suspect it'd have worked.
  • Stevvo 6y ago
    It appears the fire that led to explosion was caused by a valve that started leaking even prior to touchdown. i.e. unrelated to the leg failure.
    • ceejayoz 6y ago
      Even better, although it was still visibly leaning after touchdown. Not sure what their timeframe is on the new legs.