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Old 31st May 2020, 00:49
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The explosion happened after the engine test was complete during the unused-fuel offloading phase. It does not appear to be caused by a flaw with the rocket, but instead the pipes carrying the liquid methane; possibly a failed or misoperated ground operations valve.
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