In a historic launch, risk-loving SpaceX learns to love a dose of prudence

In a historic launch, risk-loving SpaceX learns to love a dose of prudence

Kennedy Space Center, Florida It seemed Elon Musk’s rare abundance of caution would be punished. Yesterday, the SpaceX founder and chief designer took personal credit for scrubbing a launch with a “99%” likelihood of success in order to investigate anomalies in his Falcon 9 rocket. The 24-hour delay gave time for clouds to roll in;…