Summary

• Elon Musk claims the fiery end of Starship’s 2nd flight was due to venting liquid oxygen without a payload.
• He suggests a payload would have consumed the oxygen, preventing the fire and explosion.
• The writer questions the “venting causing fire” logic and highlights SpaceX’s iterative learning approach.
• Despite the explosion, SpaceX considers the launch a success due to technical achievements.
• Next launch planned soon, aiming for orbit and other ambitious goals.
• NASA’s Artemis program delays offer SpaceX potentially helpful extra time.