re: SpaceX Starship Full Stack Test Flight Thread | Cleared Tower, Thru MaxQ, then RUD

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thought they were going to bellyflop Starship like it was a truly orbital flight but just hit the water in that position instead of re-orienting it upright before touchdown.

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That might be right- I just know they weren't trying to do much with the starship "landing" other than aim it.

As opposed to the "soft splashdown" the booster would have attempted.

Even so, it obviously would/should have been post separation .