OT: What SpaceX did this morning is incredible

[Nittany.Lion]

 

[BobPSU92]

Meh. Tyler Warren’s TD catch yesterday was better.

 

[Midnighter]

Good use of government funds.

 

[jp3272]

Tyler Warren could catch the Super Heavy booster.

 

[Nitt1300]

Somehow when I hear anything about Elon Musk words like Teapot Dome and Crédit Mobilier pop into my mind. Maybe I'm too skeptical.

 

[Bvillebaron]

Good use of government funds.

Government funds?

 

[Nitt1300]

Government funds?

NASA money

 

[Midnighter]

Government funds?

Elon damn sure isn’t paying for it.

 

[TheTwistedFrog]

I’m impressed anytime their **** doesn’t blow up, tip over, or randomly catch fire.

 

[SleepyLion]

It's only rocket science...

 

[Nitt1300]

It's only rocket science...

 

[SleepyLion]

If I could only play a guitar...

 

[LionJim]

Is it weird that I idolize Sir Brian May?

 

[Nitt1300]

Is it weird that I idolize Sir Brian May?

NO

 

[kgilbert78]

Good use of government funds.

Better than spending money on Boeing....

 

[razpsu]

Truly amazing what musk and his teams are doing these days!!

 

[Nits74]

Truly amazing what musk and his teams are doing these days!!

I won't go there.

 

[Pennst8]

F Musk. What's up with these weirdo billionaires and space?

 

[kgilbert78]

F Musk. What's up with these weirdo billionaires and space?

"The Earth is just too small and fragile a basket for the human race to keep all its eggs in it.--Robert A. Heinlein"

That's why.

 

[WestSideLion]

"The Earth is just too small and fragile a basket for the human race to keep all its eggs in it.--Robert A. Heinlein"

That's why.

And space is the next big frontier to conquer. Think about the monetization opportunities and potential first-mover advantages. Waste removal...mining...solar energy...and more.

And the nations of Earth have bupkis in terms of governing claim. I do believe it will be the wild west but on a much grander scale for these billionaires. How can the UN or G8 tell people what to do in space?

 

[razpsu]

I won't go there.

Technically you did. Just sayin.