[mrtksn]

The CEO said that it didn't blew up the pad: https://x.com/danielmetzler/status/1906307777242275881

I don't see why would you detonate the rocket if it doesn't pose danger to just fall down. Probably its also easier to collect the debris.

[perihelions]

To minimize the shock impact on the ground. This one created a respectable-sized tsunami,

https://youtu.be/LlAgenP2RxM?t=116