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This is the pitfall of not having manual backups for critical systems. I hope this "do-fast, shiny, fix later" culture hasn't spread to SpaceX too. From what I

by kunai 10y ago

This is the pitfall of not having manual backups for critical systems. I hope this "do-fast, shiny, fix later" culture hasn't spread to SpaceX too. From what I'm seeing Musk wants to prioritize the look and feel of Dragon instead of the raw functionality that's necessary in case something goes wrong. That'd be a very, very bad idea if something were to happen. Space is not a forgiving realm.

Joof 10y ago
His eventual goal may be citizen space flights, so a reputation for looking comfortable might be beneficial. At this point, SpaceX should have the backing of NASA and all their experience on things that could possibly go wrong. They've also done very well in unmanned flights. The first manned flights will run into issues, but the problems they face are likely to be orders of magnitude less dangerous than their precursors.
- username223 10y ago
  You can't "just hold the door closed" on a space ship. "Issues" may include "combustion upon reentry," which has very little commercial appeal.
  - Joof 10y ago
    Let's change the argument. There's a much larger financial incentive to make sure a shuttle doesn't blow up. The testing process is going to be far longer, far more rigerous and everyone remembers the challenger disaster too well.
aerovistae 10y ago
Really ridiculous connection. SpaceX has spent years working on redundant safety systems for Dragon, testing them, refining them. That's a large part of why it's taking so long. And if you haven't forgotten, Tesla reigns over all other manufacturers for safety ratings. Trying to imply their cars are aesthetic and not functional exhibits a level of ignorance on the topic that renders your contributions essentially meaningless. And, lastly, are you inferring this from the fact that Musk spent 5 minutes explaining that the interior was actually pleasant and modern and well-designed? From that, you jumped to the conclusion that most functionality at SpaceX was taking a backseat to the interior design? I'm sorry, have you noticed what they've accomplished? Do they seem to be slacking on core functionality to you?
- rdiddly 10y ago
  "Tesla reigns over all other manufacturers for safety ratings." Is that with the doors open or closed?
  - aerovistae 10y ago
    I laughed.

by kunai 10y ago

Joof 10y ago

His eventual goal may be citizen space flights, so a reputation for looking comfortable might be beneficial. At this point, SpaceX should have the backing of NASA and all their experience on things that could possibly go wrong. They've also done very well in unmanned flights. The first manned flights will run into issues, but the problems they face are likely to be orders of magnitude less dangerous than their precursors.

username223 10y ago
You can't "just hold the door closed" on a space ship. "Issues" may include "combustion upon reentry," which has very little commercial appeal.
- Joof 10y ago
  Let's change the argument. There's a much larger financial incentive to make sure a shuttle doesn't blow up. The testing process is going to be far longer, far more rigerous and everyone remembers the challenger disaster too well.

aerovistae 10y ago

Really ridiculous connection. SpaceX has spent years working on redundant safety systems for Dragon, testing them, refining them. That's a large part of why it's taking so long. And if you haven't forgotten, Tesla reigns over all other manufacturers for safety ratings. Trying to imply their cars are aesthetic and not functional exhibits a level of ignorance on the topic that renders your contributions essentially meaningless. And, lastly, are you inferring this from the fact that Musk spent 5 minutes explaining that the interior was actually pleasant and modern and well-designed? From that, you jumped to the conclusion that most functionality at SpaceX was taking a backseat to the interior design? I'm sorry, have you noticed what they've accomplished? Do they seem to be slacking on core functionality to you?

rdiddly 10y ago
"Tesla reigns over all other manufacturers for safety ratings." Is that with the doors open or closed?
- aerovistae 10y ago
  I laughed.