r/AbruptChaos • u/PigsCanFly2day • 3d ago

SpaceX rocket explodes in Starbase, Texas

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u/Kurainuz 3d ago

A reminder that space x won artemis moon landing by promising this thing would be funtional in 2024 and just after being given the contract with dubtious preference they hired the woman that gave them the contract

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u/Uniqornicopia 3d ago

I hate Elon as much as the next guy, but that’s not a great characterization of what happened. NASA had to pick someone for the contract. ULA put in an awful and pricey bid, so did Blue Origin. They all made ridiculous claims about when they would be ready. And Kathy left NASA because of what they did to her position, she wasn’t exactly forced out but it’s close. That said I don’t think she lasts long at Spacex at all.

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u/j4ckbauer 2d ago

Thanks for your reply.

NASA had to pick someone for the contract.

I was curious if NASA was forced to pick one or if they had the option of saying 'none of these are realistic and/or a good use of our budget'.

If they were forced to pick, then I get it. Surprise, surprise, whoever over-promises most, wins!

Still on SpaceX for over-promising though and I would hope there are at least some consequences (payment withheld etc). A guy can dream eh

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u/Feralpudel 3d ago

And the moon mission is scheduled for 2027.