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We lost B1058 to rough seas:

https://nitter.net/SpaceX/status/1739458499334045809#m

The Falcon fleet’s life leading rocket completed its 19th and final launch and landing on December 23. This one reusable rocket booster alone launched to orbit 2 astronauts and more than 860 satellites — totaling 260+ metric tons — in ~3.5 years

Dec 26, 2023 · 1:29 AM UTC

https://nitter.net/SpaceX/status/1739458501703762367#m

During transport back to Port early this morning, the booster tipped over on the droneship due to high winds and waves. Newer Falcon boosters have upgraded landing legs with the capability to self-level and mitigate this type of issue

Dec 26, 2023 · 1:29 AM UTC

Infographic from rykllan of all missions this booster supported:

RIP B1058, you did well.

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[–] SHITPOSTING_ACCOUNT@feddit.de 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Did they lose it overboard or in a resulting explosion, or do they get to reuse the expensive parts like engines anyways?