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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes on test stand
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this post was submitted on 19 Jun 2025
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With a functioning federal government I would agree with you. But unfortunately they have an open checkbook right now, with no accountability or critical oversight.
I hate to be this guy, but this is just... not true. That's not how this works at all. How is the government giving SpaceX money outside of a contract? They aren't.
Everyone wants to find a reason to hate SpaceX because Musk, but the truth is SpaceX is a well-ran innovative company.
Then don't be. I'm not sure why you feel the need to glaze the world's richest political agent, unless...
Are you a SpaceX employee? You've said this in the past.
SpaceX ≠ Elon Musk
Please read a bit about Gwynne Shotwell. She's amazing and runs the company very competently.
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You're looking for a "gotcha" but my whole point is that people are judging SpaceX entirely on Elon being involved, rather than it's actual merits.
My opinion shouldn't matter here.
Besides the federal government trying to strong arm governments into purchasing star link?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/05/07/elon-musk-starlink-trump-tariffs/
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This is not evidence to the contrary, especially when the company is intentionally trying to find the limits on a development article.
Falcon 9 (the only rocket they actually sell launches on) is one of the most reliable launch vehicles in the world.
I mean you’re right in a sense, but usually when I iterate on a design it gets better not worse.
I think it's not fair to say that iteration doesn't ever include any steps back. Development isn't always straightforward and it doesn't always go perfectly.
Well, I did say usually. Regressions happen. I’m just being sarcastic because I don’t like Nazi-owned enterprises. /me shrugs
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https://enginepatrol.com/two-gr-corollas-caught-fire-toyota-refuses-to-honor-the-warranties/
Here are two Toyota vehicles randomly bursting into flames. Toyota makes shitty cars (ranked 3rd most reliable by consumerreports.org, btw). https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/
Are the cars shitty, or are they ranked 3rd?
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repeating the same thing does not make your point stronger
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Their unmanned test rocket just blew up. Boo hoo