Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-04-20 20:42:45 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 0DFD21B665FD24C79BA7CBFCB79A31E237A09646EDC3B8CF168319595FCDFBF5
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This was the first test flight of Starship and Super Heavy. According to Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, the chances of reaching orbit were 50/50. https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-estimates-spacex-starship-first-launch-odds-success-explosion-2023-3 Musk remarked, “I would consider anything that does not result in the destruction of the launch mount itself … to be a win.” https://spaceflightnow.com/2023/04/19/elon-musks-success-criteria-for-starship-test-flight-dont-blow-up-the-launch-pad/
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