[modeless]

I'm disappointed there won't be a test of the heat shield, but it's definitely a successful test. All engines lit and the new "hot staging" stage separation was seemingly successful, despite the explosions later on. Can't wait for the next one!

[pixl97]

Scott Manley has a short up on booster engine relight issues after hot staging

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7LYw6gU65ac

[rkagerer]

This is a really good video, I didn't initially catch what was going on in the grid of rocket indicator icons.

[datameta]

Similar reaction, I was hoping to see the heat shield tested on re-entry but a successful hot staging was a huge milestone. Also they didn't absolutely devastate the launch pad thanks to the launch deluge system!