SpaceX Starship and Blue Origin New Glenn thread 🚀

[Lazaran]

I'm not a fan of space exploration. We already know we can't colonize Mars. Like every earth/space disaster movie, why not spend the money to fix the planet we currently occupy?

Well, part of space exploration is identifying extraterrestrial threats (not aliens) to the planet and developing ways to counter those threats. (Space exploration does make for some great media moments as well.)

I’m actually of the mind that science and technology will not have balanced the books on the cost vs benefits of their art / field until a planet killing asteroid, etc, is interdicted.

The day ^ that happens, science and technology will be in the black for the rest of human history.

But it has to happen first…

 

[RoryN]

And this is why we shouldn't let Elon Musk anywhere near the FAA.

I agree with this 100%.

But not because Starship blew up - because it's a gross conflict of interest, and Elon is likely to corrupt the FAA to speed up his launches.

 

[DeluxAuto]

Well, part of space exploration is identifying extraterrestrial threats

This, I understand and support. Anything else is a waste.

 

[RoryN]

SpaceX's Starship just exploded during fueling for a test fire at the Massey's test site, adjacent to Starbase.

This version of the Starship has been plagued with problems; that's the first issue. The second is that this will be a massive setback for the program if significant ground testing infrastructure was damaged. They have more ships, but there's no flying if there's no testing going on.

 

[ll74]

SpaceX's Starship just exploded during fueling for a test fire at the Massey's test site, adjacent to Starbase.

Are you liking this?

This version of the Starship has been plagued with problems; that's the first issue. The second is that this will be a massive setback for the program if significant ground testing infrastructure was damaged. They have more ships, but there's no flying if there's no testing going on.

So what part are you cheering? The failure of tests or some guy you don't like?

 

[RoryN]

Are you liking this?


So what part are you cheering? The failure of tests or some guy you don't like?

No cheering. I have no love for Elon, but I love the Starship program, and hope it succeeds.

I was, I believe, the first to seriously follow and regularly comment on the program on Lit. See here:

https://forum.literotica.com/threads/and-we-have-liftoff.1586183/post-96788689

Also note the first post in this thread I created to acknowledge Starship and New Glenn.

 

[ll74]

No cheering. I have no love for Elon, but I love the Starship program, and hope it succeeds.

I was, I believe, the first to seriously follow and regularly comment on the program on Lit. See here:

https://forum.literotica.com/threads/and-we-have-liftoff.1586183/post-96788689

Why do I care why you feel your position in this forum is important?

My question was direct and has nothing to do with this forum.

Fucking self aggradizing idiot

 

[RoryN]

Why do I care why you feel your position in this forum is important?

My question was direct and has nothing to do with this forum.

Fucking self aggradizing idiot

You implied I was cheering this program's failures - specifically, Elon's failures. I've never done so, and haven't done so in this thread or elsewhere per this topic. The evidence is concrete.

You're 100% wrong.

Spectacular failure on your part, though. Are you drunk?

 

[ll74]

You implied I was cheering this program's failures - specifically, Elon's failures. I've never done so, and haven't done so in this thread or elsewhere per this topic. The evidence is concrete.

You're 100% wrong.

Spectacular failure on your part, though. Are you drunk?

Oh fuck off.

Nobody gives a fuck that you have status here.

Your quoting another thread post means you think this is important to you.

You want Elon to fail.

 

[RoryN]

Oh fuck off.

Nobody gives a fuck that you have status here.

Your quoting another thread post means you think this is important to you

I do. I've been following the program since 2023 on here.

For your reading pleasure:

Post in thread 'And we have liftoff' https://forum.literotica.com/threads/and-we-have-liftoff.1586183/post-96794174

I'll add some additional color here, only because the media has managed more dumb takes on Starship than I anticipated (and I anticipated a lot):

*The Starship program has NOT been around 20 years. It was barely on paper in 2016 and didn't start physical testing until 2019. Most analysts thought it was a joke; four years later, it built a prototype that withstood max q. That's called a mic drop.

*The Starship program receives funding from the U.S. military, but NOT primarily for space flight. The military has an interest because the Starship concept could get supplies to soldiers overseas in hours, not days. Same with any type of cargo. (Same with people, but that's far more aspirational.) This was originally a key promise of the Space Shuttle.

*Elon is a total ass (yes, that's being kind), but he's sharp re: engineering. He can tell you how every part works in SpaceX's rockets, and his Falcon 9s are a technical marvel. His stubbornness probably caused the explosion you saw yesterday, though - at the very least, that launch site needs a flame trench, the debris as a result of not having one most likely damaged that thing when the engines started.

*Starship itself has already flown and landed successfully. If you watch the videos, you'll swear you're watching a grain silo belly flop, and then pivot to land on its butt. It's remarkable.

*The savings of using Starship vs. anything else NASA has in its arsenal are so immense that NASA engineers are having trouble with the calculations. Starship's concept is to be able to put massive amounts of cargo pretty much anywhere; NASA still measures things more or less by the cubic inch/foot.

*There's an environmental impact to what Starship is doing at Boca Chica, specifically when it comes to sea turtles. The thread starter focused on the environment initially, but didn't mention this - that's because she has no clue what she's talking about.

 

[ll74]

I do. I've been following the program since 2023 on here.

How exciting for you

For your reading pleasure:

Post in thread 'And we have liftoff' https://forum.literotica.com/threads/and-we-have-liftoff.1586183/post-96794174

neat

 

[RoryN]

You want Elon to fail.

There are two threads - this one and the linked one - wherein I specifically and repeatedly post that I don't want this program to fail. I've consistently said this in the face of opposition to Musk by others.

I know people working at SpaceX, Space Force, and at Boca Chica.

Also:

I own two Tesla Model 3s and might pick up a Model Y this year.

Your kneejerk fanboi tears are noted. Put your tail between your legs and walk away. How embarrassing for you!

 

[DeluxAuto]

Oh fuck off.

Nobody gives a fuck that you have status here.

Your quoting another thread post means you think this is important to you.

You want Elon to fail.

My God, you're a miserable cow.

 

[ll74]

There are two threads - this one and the linked one - wherein I specifically and repeatedly post that I don't want this program to fail. I've consistently said this in the face of opposition to Musk by others.

Of course you aren't celebrating the failure of the rocket today

I know people working at SpaceX, Space Force, and at Boca Chica.

Of course you do

Also:



Your kneejerk fanboi tears are noted. Put your tail between your legs and walk away. How embarrassing for you!

I don't care about Elon

 

[RoryN]

Of course you aren't celebrating the failure of the rocket today

Prove that I am.

Just one quote will suffice, Mr. "Factual".

I don't care about Elon

I have dozens of posts from you to prove this is a lie.

You can address them now, or later.

 

[ll74]

Prove that I am.

Just one quote will suffice, Mr. "Factual".

Of course

I have dozens of posts from you to prove this is a lie.

You can address them now, or later.

Of course you do.
You spend more time collecting posts from this forum than anyone else....and somehow believe this is something to be proud of.

 

[RoryN]

Prove that I am. Just one quote will suffice, Mr. "Factual".

[nothing]

You spend more time collecting posts from this forum than anyone else

No need to collect a thing; basic search engine skills are all that's necessary. I hold people accountable for their lies and hypocrisy, yes. You try to do the same here, almost daily.

And yet you've just lost your shit @ me while pegging me 100% incorrectly. And that's one of the many reasons why I'm far better at this than you are, which you obviously resent.

Now then, are you gonna stop digging this massive hole for yourself, or shall we continue?

 

[ll74]

No need to collect a thing; basic search engine skills are all that's necessary. I hold people accountable for their lies and hypocrisy, yes. You try to do the same here, almost daily.

And yet you've just lost your shit @ me after pegging me 100% incorrectly. And that's one of the many reasons why I'm far better at this than you are, which you obviously resent.

Now then, are you gonna stop digging this massive hole for yourself, or shall we continue?

Of course

 

[RoryN]

Now then, are you gonna stop digging this massive hole for yourself...?

Of course

Atta boy.

Know your betters, and stay in your lane.

 

[ll74]

Atta boy.

Know your betters, and stay in your lane.

You spend entirely too much time trying to show people here that you own the place....that in itself is entertaining.

 

[RoryN]

My God, you're a miserable cow.

Truthfully.

2025 must be breaking him.

 

[ll74]

My God, you're a miserable cow.

How exciting...the crew has joined in.

Can't wait for the others to tell me how they don't like me...... That'll be a new and unique experience

¯⁠\⁠(⁠°⁠_⁠o⁠)⁠/⁠¯

 

[RoryN]

How exciting...the crew has joined in. Can't wait for the others to tell me how they don't like me...... That'll be a new and unique experience

From blatant lies about me supposedly cheering a rocket failure, to "woe is me".

This is just sad.

 

[ll74]

From blatant lies about me supposedly cheering a rocket failure, to "woe is me".

This is just sad.

Of course

Please bring up your catalog of posts that you collect about me to tell me more about me.
I can't wait.

 

[DeluxAuto]

Can't wait for the others to tell me how they don't like me

Nobody gives a fuck that you have status here

How exciting for you

Lol