Two Block 2 ships lost in a row. SpaceX is now racing to fix the Raptor before another slip.

NSF deep-dive into the Flight 8 anomaly root cause: probable Raptor Vacuum engine ignition failure caused propellant mixing and fire, leading to loss of three center engines and attitude control. Highlights how liquid oxygen ballast during ground static fire masks vibration issues. Ship 35 already in cryo testing; Ship 36 being stacked. Timeline pressure growing.