• AyyLMAO@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    I find it funny that the US relies on this guy and SpaceX for their space program even as he is taking billion dollar loans from the SpaceX coffers. The entire program relies on a screwup not screwing up, basically.

    I wonder if that’s how he gets away with half the shit he does.

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      1 year ago

      I mean… that’s what the government, more so the political self interest in those of power wanted. Funding for NASA reduced and that easily could have done what SpaceX has accomplished, to pandering and almost begging Elon to get things done.

      The system is beautiful.

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        1 year ago

        Hmm. A dark aesthetic - but yes, I can appreciate the system for what it is (i.e., a uniquely inelegant monstrosity).