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Geoff Anderson's avatar

" They only had to replace four of its 33 rocket engines, so it was impressive that none of them failed during takeoff. Unfortunately, that is where the good news ends."

Was I crazy? I think I heard Gwen Shotwell tell us that the boosters/starship will be refueled and ready to fly again in like 45 minutes between any two points on Earth.

Guess that was weapons grade bullshit too 😊

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Jim Milbery's avatar

She repeatedly told her stupid "visit my customers in Riyadh and be home in time for dinner" anecdote in every public presentation. Feckin' con-men, the lot of 'em.

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Isaac Segal's avatar

The only way SpaceX will get to the moon is if Ralph Kramden punches it there.

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DrBDH's avatar

Let’s hear from Patsy Cline:

https://youtu.be/gEcZ8BlsJhI?si=sWbU0jPVtCsrVsWP

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Paul Stone's avatar

https://bsky.app/profile/realdanodowd.bsky.social/post/3lqetda5b4224

The migratory instincts of the ninth SpaceX Starship.

Sound on! 🔊

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DrBDH's avatar

“Unscheduled disassembly” sounds so much more tragic in David Attenborough’s voice.

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Isaac Segal's avatar

Couldn't the flight data have been transmitted back to mission control? Or is that just another Musk cockup?

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