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The footage reveals Ship 37 (S37) still engaged in its flip maneuver as it approaches the water, with its flaps folding forward and the Raptor engine pivoting to control descent. This maneuver not only helped in navigation but also slowed the spacecraft's descent, culminating in a splashdown just about three meters from its target—and this precision is a testament to how far SpaceX has come in perfecting reentry techniques.
An almost poetic scene unfolded as a faint rainbow appeared amid the ocean spray, highlighting the awe-inspiring beauty of spaceflight testing. Throughout the test, S37 endured some damage, including missing tiles and stress on its flaps, yet it managed to execute a successful flip and landing burn, demonstrating resilience despite the challenges.