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>>In fact, I really cannot comprehend how something like this can be successfully done, given how so many things could go wrong. I have no idea how it is actua
by felipemnoa 8y ago
>>In fact, I really cannot comprehend how something like this can be successfully done, given how so many things could go wrong.
I have no idea how it is actually done. But my guess is that lots and lots of automated testing. It is the only way to make sure that any changes you make do no break some other critical parts.
- aerophilic 8y agoYes, lots of testing. Sadly, not as automated as you would hope/think. The industry is working toward fuller automated testing, but it is much harder to do with “real hardware” in the loop. Part of the reason why space has [historically] been expensive is exactly because you have to have specialized humans doing a ton of tests. One reason Elon has been able to lower costs by reusable rockets is exactly because you don’t have to do as much testing per launch.