7 replies
April 2020

system

I hope all goes well.
I can’t think of a more dangerous thing to do than first flight on a new rocket.

April 2020

system

What’s wrong with the “reply” software these days???

April 2020

maule

In general Muskrat’s failure bring me joy, but he should not be allowed to beta test a rocket with astronauts aboard. His failures with safety at Tesla (fires, autopilot crashes) are bad enough.

April 2020

system

Let’s hope the coming mission disappoints you.

April 2020

maule

I would be saddened if poor engineering cost any lives. The cars have been dangerous enough, this is why I don’t want to see aviation/space exploration rushed.

April 2020

Alan_Y

It’s my fervent hope the Musk organizations aeronautical engineering teams are more centered on success than their automotive teams.

April 2020

system

A little quick research shows that Falcon 9 has had one in flight failure out of 86 launches. So it is high on the list in terms of reliability, but does not have a perfect record. I would go on that ride if I had the chance.

However, the Starship clown show in Boca Chica does make one wonder if they developed Falcon 9 under similar conditions. And, every time I watch an implosion video I have to wonder how in the heck it is going to withstand off-axis aerodynamic forces and other loads when transitioning from skydiving to tail landing.