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Starship didn't do re-entry though right? They lost signal, and what happened after that was not explained. It was at the target height and >24,000km/h when it lost signal. Some coverage suggested SECO happened, they they lost signal.

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At the conclusion of the SpaceX stream they confirmed the automated launch abort system triggered with vehicle lost. But so much data gained!

I hope that future mission commanders will never ever let control forget that someone mistakenly kaboomed an upper stage.

I believe it was automatic based on a potential course deviation that brought it dangerously close to Hawaii?

Well... that'll teach them pesky nav-bots to threaten populated areas.

SECO = Second stage Engine CutOff.

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