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SpaceX's fifth static fire test of its SN4 Starship prototype ends in explosion
- thePunisher 6y agoI hope they learn something from it, because they seem to be blowing things up at a prodigious rate. I wonder how many more explosions we'll have to witness before Starship flies.
- rurban 6y agoStill the very same tank welding issues I assume.
- thePunisher 6y agoIf this is really the case, SpaceX should take a step back and fix its quality control problems. I mean, the aerospace industry has been using X-ray inspection for decades to check weld quality. Why isn't SpaceX doing this?
- nknealk 6y agoFor those that want a great history of the company, I recommend the most recent acquired episode. It might give a new perspective on the economics behind these kinds of tests. https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/spacex https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/spacex