During a 2021 launch, Rocket Labs' Electron rocket experienced an unexpected failure: its second-stage booster shutdown suddenly after ignition. ________, instead of downplaying the incident, Rocket Labs' CEO publicly acknowledged what happened and apologized for the loss of the rocket's payload, which had consisted of two satellites.<br/><br/>Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
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Mashaal Masha
Jan 15, 2024
During a 2021 launch, Rocket Labs' Electron rocket experienced an unexpected failure: its second-stage booster shutdown suddenly after ignition. ________ instead of downplaying the incident, Rocket Labs' CEO publicly acknowledged what happened and apologized for the loss of the rocket's payload, which had consisted of two satellites.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?