• hddsx@lemmy.caEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I mean, yes. The advantage of fixed priced contracts over traditional cost plus contracts is that instead of Boeing twiddling their thumbs for three years wasting time trying to figure out why their original design is shit and having the government pay for it, space x is just out a rocket. Government gives 0 shits. I wonder if there penalties built in if it’s behind schedule

        • cole@lemdro.idEnglish
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          2 months ago

          I hate to be this guy, but this is just… not true. That’s not how this works at all. How is the government giving SpaceX money outside of a contract? They aren’t.

          Everyone wants to find a reason to hate SpaceX because Musk, but the truth is SpaceX is a well-ran innovative company.

          • LWD@lemm.eeEnglish
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            2 months ago

            I hate to be this guy

            Then don’t be. I’m not sure why you feel the need to glaze the world’s richest political agent, unless…

            Are you a SpaceX employee? You’ve said this in the past.

            Most people at SpaceX genuinely love the mission and will work longer hours because it’s almost a passion.

            We’re pretty well-compensated too.

            • cole@lemdro.idEnglish
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              2 months ago

              This is not evidence to the contrary, especially when the company is intentionally trying to find the limits on a development article.

              Falcon 9 (the only rocket they actually sell launches on) is one of the most reliable launch vehicles in the world.

  • catty@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I’m starting to wonder how much of these explosions are acts of corporate sabotage.

  • Curious Canid@lemmy.caEnglish
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    2 months ago

    This is actually a triumph for Musk. SpaceX has figured out how to blow up their rockets without all the cost and time required to prepare for a launch.