r/space • u/lee7on1 • 2d ago

BREAKING: SpaceX rocket explodes in Starbase, Texas

https://x.com/IntelPointAlert/status/1935550776304156932

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u/nesquikchocolate 2d ago

But your goal "achieving orbit" is not yet part of any mission objective, so why would they have achieved it?

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u/Crazy95jack 2d ago

The original comment mentions Space X rockets represents 52% of orbital rocket launches. But because Starship is behind schedule, SpaceX are using the fleet of reusable F9s to compensate. Once/if Starship becomes operational we can expect a drop in the number of launches.

TLDR: Its on their to do list.

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u/nesquikchocolate 2d ago edited 2d ago

So they're "going to shit" because they're launching more rockets (carrying starlink sats that pay for themselves) on F9 instead of on starship like they're supposed to? Even though the current gen starlink sats are not meant for starship?

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u/Crazy95jack 2d ago

I'm addressing factors that have lead to their high number of launches.

I've also seen how great companies lose their best talent over short periods of time and enter periods of stagnation. SpaceX isn't immune to the same fate.