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I saw the engine flame out and the panels come apart during the launch. I expected some comment on the launch radio because it was obviously not SOP (engines sh

I saw the engine flame out and the panels come apart during the launch. I expected some comment on the launch radio because it was obviously not SOP (engines shouldn go out with debris), yet, due to good design, the entire launch remained nominal. I am now getting hopeful that I'll be able to experience zero-G before I die. SpaceX team, you are my heroes. Keep up the great work!

rst 14y ago
The main mission (Dragon/ISS) wasn't affected, but a secondary payload (an ORBComm test satellite) was left in the Dragon's insertion orbit, and didn't get the scheduled secondary boost --- apparently because, after the delayed orbital insertion, the reboost would have gone too close to ISS, according to an ORBComm press release: www.orbcomm.com/Collateral/Documents/English-US/ORBCOMM%20Launches%20Prototype%20OG2%20Satellite%20FINAL.pdf