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SpaceX has an automated system, that can be overridden to coordinate with others, which is exactly what they did in this case. I don't see why that's bad? If
by cptskippy 6y ago
SpaceX has an automated system, that can be overridden to coordinate with others, which is exactly what they did in this case. I don't see why that's bad? If they refused to override and coordinate maneuvers, that's one thing, but they didn't.
Having a system that can maneuver itself in the absence of outside intervention seems like a good thing when time to respond is measured in milliseconds under certain circumstances.
This seems like collision avoidance systems in cars, easily overridden but functioning when the driver isn't paying attention.