That was amazing. I don't normally watch SpaceX launches but I'm glad I watched this one. They did all their orientations perfectly. I've never seen a rocket take fall damage while vertical before. Thanks for the heads up, HN.
It completed the high altitude flight test
I know that. I watched the entire thing live: climb, stall, belly flop, tail stand, landing, rapid disassembly. I understand the significance.
Still a cool explosion though. :)
Unfortunately people are going to focus on the explosive ending. But the high altitude test went well.