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By just looking at the video, you can see that they cut the engines after the rocket starts tilting. I guess that’s the flight termination system. Also, it didn

By just looking at the video, you can see that they cut the engines after the rocket starts tilting. I guess that’s the flight termination system. Also, it didn't fall into the ground, but into the water.

pc86 2y ago
> Also, it didn't fall into the ground, but into the water. Ah yes very important distinction this
- SR2Z 2y ago
  I cannot tell if you're joking or not, but a rocket crashing into water vs on land is easily the difference between "no big deal" and "property damage + loss of life."
  - piker 2y ago
    See also the V2 Rocket.