It seems that the top of the booster fell off when the booster tipped over after a wave hit the droneship. Hopefully not typical.

The bottom portion (RP-1 tank), the landing legs, and the engines stayed on the ship. Octagrabber sustained some damage.

Photos from various Florida Spaceport photographers:

Videos from NSF Space Coast Live:

  • SatansMaggotyCumFart
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    211 months ago

    They should make it out of stainless steel with sub 10-micron tolerances.