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The trajectory of booster 11 As it descended was awe-inspiring: from thirteen engines to a final three, ultimately hovering briefly over the ocean before an inevitable controlled detonation. The sequence of engine cuts and the subsequent explosion-like fade to black was a dramatic yet deliberate end, confirming the vehicle’s designed destruction scenario to protect ground infrastructure. This sequence adds to the rich tapestry of test data that will inevitably inform future designs.