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Elon Musk, ever the optimist and engineer, downplayed the explosion as "just a scratch" and shared a collage of past disasters he has faced with the program, acknowledging that "there is room for improvement." Before the official statement, Musk had already hinted that if the investigation confirms this was the cause, it would be a first for this particular design.
The Culture of Resilience and Humor
Elon's reaction to the failure was characteristic of his resilience and sense of humor. He shared a lighthearted post and responded to predictions about the explosion, even quoting a humorous prediction from Grock that suggested Elon’s posting of a particular photo was a playful jab at the mishap—an interpretation Musk confirmed with a "bullseye."