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[-] tooting_lemmy@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I'm a big fan of SpaceX. I think they are doing amazing things that will make space allot more accessible. That being said he's definitely a douche.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

SpaceX is successful because he lets Gwynne Shotwell take charge and run the company while he soaks up the praise. And even then, SpaceX has big problems. When Starship destroyed its launchpad (rumored to be due to Musk's interference, big surprise), it sent debris everywhere, particulate matter across a wildlife preserve and started a brush fire there. It also reached a nearby town. It was an environmental disaster and it's barely been discussed.

[-] tooting_lemmy@lemm.ee -2 points 1 year ago

The FAA did say they need to address it for future launches. I think a small fire is an acceptable cost for progress. Starship could do for space what the caravel did for the oceans.

[-] 4am@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

I mean, he’s not the one designing the rockets, building the pads, etc. so I feel the same way. Elon is just “the money guy”

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