SpaceX reports that the Falcon Heavy center core booster toppled over in high seas

Cape Caneveral, Fla — Thursday's flawless launch of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket went off without a hitch ...almost!

All three Falcon Heavy Block 5 boosters did find their targets, but the center core which landed on the ship "Of course I still love you"  fell over in high seas.

SpaceX confirmed swells of 8-10 feet cause it to topple over before crews were able to secure it on board.

The company released a statement on Monday explaining “the booster began to shift and ultimately was unable to remain upright. While we had hoped to bring the booster back intact, the safety of our team always takes precedence. We do not expect future missions to be impacted.”

While most of the media is reporting the booster as lost at sea, it is unclear if it did go overboard and has sunk, or if it is floating near the ship or if  it is still on-board and is  merely damaged.

Making things more intriguing, CEO Elon Musk suggests that the rocket’s engine section could be recoverable sending this response on twitter.

We are still waiting for another response.

In the meantime, SpaceX says they are already  working on an adjustment in preparation for the next Falcon Heavy Launch this summer.

The news was first reported today by The Verge.