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SpaceX said the most likely cause of the explosion was when a “leaking component” allowed
nitrogen tetroxide (NTO) oxidizer into helium tubes during processing.
When the system was pressurized just before the planned ignition, a “slug” of NTO
was driven at high speed into a titanium check valve, causing structural failure of the valve
and igniting it, triggering the explosion.
“When you pushed the slug of NTO into the check valve, it basically creates an explosion,”
said Hans Koenigsmann during a call with reporters.