Am 23.03.2020 um 15:51 schrieb Robert Steinke:
From hobbyspace.com <http://hobbyspace.com> about the latest Falcon 9
launch:
" A first stage engine shut down prematurely (just before staging) but
had no effect on the mission as the other 8 engines made up the
difference. The booster also failed to make a successful landing on a
sea platform. This was the fifth flight of this booster."
That was after a previous launch attempt aborted due to slightly high
power.
Wonderful demonstration of engine-out fault tolerance, but it does look
like the rocket is showing some wear and tear after 5 flights. What
does this do to their economics if stages need an overhaul/have an
increased chance of loss of vehicle after only 5 flights?