As author Eric Berger puts it, "SpaceX was not a job; it was a lifestyle." The engineers' experiences highlight the extreme conditions and dedication at early SpaceX.
During the retrieval of Dragon, a team of SpaceX workers ended up sleeping in a shipping container next to the potentially explosive spacecraft, illustrating the unpredictable nature of their work.
Elon Musk faced near personal bankruptcy just two years before the Dragon mission, putting immense pressure on SpaceX's early employees to ensure the mission's success.
The hypergolic fuel used in Dragon's thrusters poses unique risks, as its components can combust spontaneously, requiring astronauts to handle it with extreme caution.
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