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> And being human spaceflight capable is also really good. What does that even mean? Going threw the NASA certification? Why would NASA even do that? There is
by nickik 6y ago
> And being human spaceflight capable is also really good.
What does that even mean? Going threw the NASA certification? Why would NASA even do that?
There is capsule that could even launch on the rocket that currently exists.
We will see if it is a good market and if they will be able to execute.
- FrojoS 6y agoI think it requires a safety factor of >1.4 for every part.
- nickik 6y agoLots of stuff: https://nodis3.gsfc.nasa.gov/displayDir.cfm?t=NPR&c=8705&s=2C https://nodis3.gsfc.nasa.gov/displayDir.cfm?t=NPR&c=8705&s=2... But even if you design to those standards, doesn't mean you will actually get certified. And as SpaceX learned, the interpretation of those specification are not easy. So if you just build something without constantly working with NASA, and have their cooperation, you are unlikely to get certified.