The Pentagon's reliance on SpaceX for military launches until 2036 raises concerns after Elon Musk's repeated Starship failures. Critics question the consequences of outsourcing space flight to billionaires, contrasting it with NASA's historically more reliable and accountable approach. Notable voices in the conversation, such as The Verge's Sarah Jeong, highlight the stark shift in how failures are perceived and managed. While SpaceX innovates and pushes boundaries, its frequent setbacks spark debates about whether national interests are best served through private ventures or robust government programs like NASA.
Weren't we NOT blowing up rockets, like, 50 years ago? Also weren't we like 'ah yeah that was a fail' when the rocket fell apart instead of calling it a 'partial success'.
NASA was not allowed to fail in the same ways that SpaceX does.
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