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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by Lovely_sombrero@hexbear.net to c/technology@hexbear.net

This is rarely mentioned. Because of its design, Starship can't just go to the Moon, it first requires orbital refueling (from other Starships). NASA estimates they would need at least 15, but that was before the Starship payload capacity was downgraded.

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[-] TheVelvetGentleman@hexbear.net 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Yeah, Musk is an idiot. But if you haven't been keeping up with spaceflight news, you might not be aware of just how many test rockets explode nowadays. It's kind of a thing, probably because they can afford to let it happen. And just like I groan every time I hear my boomer coworkers joking about the latest Chinese rocket to explode, I groan whenever I hear the same thing from my leftist comrades about a different rocket. It's okay to harbor hate in your heart, I do it too. But don't let it carry you.

I'd encourage anyone who's actually interested to subscribe to Scott Manley on YouTube. He does a pretty good job of catching you up with everything that's going on spaceflight related.

[-] Hexamerous@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago

you might not be aware of just how many test rockets explode nowadays. It's kind of a thing

lol

It's okay to harbor hate in your heart, I do it too. But don't let it carry you.

lmao even

Your space-treats aren't going to happen dude.

[-] TheVelvetGentleman@hexbear.net 1 points 1 week ago

They already have, dude. I use GPS and check the weather every day.

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