Given that the rocket is specifically designed to operate normally with an anomaly such as this, I'd say they had faith in their rocket to perform as it did. I

Given that the rocket is specifically designed to operate normally with an anomaly such as this, I'd say they had faith in their rocket to perform as it did. I think the statement at the end of the update sums it up well: >Falcon 9 did exactly what it was designed to do. Like the Saturn V, which experienced engine loss on two flights, Falcon 9 is designed to handle an engine out situation and still complete its mission.