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SpaceX launched its giant new rocket but explosions end the second test flight (apnews.com)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Looks like the ship got farther this time. Still, not a complete success

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

what amazing technological milestones have they hit aside from docking with the space station and putting a fucking car into orbit?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

I hate Elon as much as anyone but the reusable / landing rockets was a huge achievement.

[–] [email protected] -5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Reusable rockets.

Landing rockets.

Full flow combustion.

Each of those are groundbreaking especially to be done by a private company. I encourage you to look into spacex they are truly a marvellous company. Turn off your bias and look up some youtube videos.

First private company to have manned flights.

First private company to ISS

Worlds most reliable rocket

Worlds cheapest rocket.