Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-04-20 20:50:33 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: FAA41BCAD17F7FED59063EAA074A4A8702E26EA0BA8127C8A124661814259228
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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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