> I believe they've already started construction of upgraded launch facilities which include fire trenches and water deluge systems.
Ah, so excavating the launch tower was intentional; demo tower 0.1 to make room for tower 0.2!
Ah, so excavating the launch tower was intentional; demo tower 0.1 to make room for tower 0.2!
Obviously there are judgment calls for when a mistake might prove too costly even in a test run. But manifestly SpaceX has damn good judgment in that regard. If you don't like how the sausage is made, just avert your eyes; don't complain about how ugly the sausage making process is.