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In other words, move fast and break things doesn't apply to shit that can kill people when it does break. Many of SpaceX's problems seem to stem from the same mentality. I'm a fan of both, fwiw.


SpaceX has problems?


Well yes of course like every space programs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX#Setbacks

But it's slightly different to assume a risk into an ambitious space program where everybody know that risk exists than to put a beta functionality that remotely move a 2 tons of steel into random consumer's hands.


If they follow their trend, any major new tech they trial fails the first few times. Two or three rockets blew up launching. Two or three rockets blew up landing.

You probably don't want the first two or three crew-rated capsules failing to stay pressurised.


Assuming they run them without crew the first few times, why not? Media aside.




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