Proof that SpaceX uses KSP to design rockets

[Sandworm]

If you're an engineer yourself things like this aren't funny. You watch them with a bit of pain, because you know how much work just blew up. But at least they will surely add some piece of software that will drive away the dragon capsule from the debris field and use the parachute to rescue at least the payload...

By the way, does anybody know when the next launch is due?

This isn't an easy decision. Adding the software, or at least keeping it active during launch, presents new failure options. That software will be in control of mission-destroying hardware, namely launch-abort rockets to pull the capsule away. Should they activate improperly on assent --> launch failure. Or they might activate some time after launch, perhaps on approach to the space station (depending on how the rockets are configured and whether or not they are jettisoned after assent). That sort of failure could kill. So there needs to be a risk balance between the advantage of perhaps saving a robotic capsule in the rare case something goes wrong with the launcher, against the extra risks associated with flying that system. I would not be surprised if SpaceX decided it wasn't worth the risk.

It all depends on how valuable that capsule is after abort and recovery. It certainly will require lots of work to return it to flight worthiness, if that is even possible. What if it's just carrying food and water?

[NecroBones]

Maybe he's not being honest, What's his honesty parameter?

(Interstellar reference)

My honesty parameter is currently at 90%. Humor at 50%.

[RogalDorn]

MOAR STRUTS INDEED! I am sure they will bounce back and be able to stick those landings...

[Axelord FTW]

Set it to 75%.

That's just shy of dadhumor.

Beware.