RUD - RFA Rocket Anomaly During Static Fire Test

RUD - RFA Rocket Anomaly During Static Fire Test
#RFA #RUD #Explosion

In true RFA fashion, RFA is being as transparent as possible with sharing their own raw footage of the anomaly.

"Our first stage is gone – but we have collected a significant amount of data and film footage. After reviewing it, we want to share some insights into the technical analysis, preliminary conclusions and our next steps"

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[geedubb-qu]

Nope, never wanna see black smoke. Usually means the unit isn’t working at peak optimum efficiency.

[debasgiven]

Ok OK, now let's do the work... you got this.

[sixstringsimpleton]

Hypothesis:
Overpressure in the combustion chamber during transient reversed pressure flow back into the turbine.

[geedubb-qu]

Like John Candy and Joe Flaherty used to say, “She Blowed Up Real Good”.

[Zookeeper.]

..RUDe Awakening..

Better luck next time 🖐️

[mikekleinhans]

I guess that's why they do these tests. Better luck next time you have 50 million $

[timreed]

Engines didn't look good at start-up