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It is not clear who this benefits. A lot of commentary is cheering on science which is noble, but what exactly does “faster flights around the world” really hel
by yepthatsreality 5y ago
It is not clear who this benefits. A lot of commentary is cheering on science which is noble, but what exactly does “faster flights around the world” really help?
I think most people can’t think of situation for the near future that a rocket would help solve. The other side is people wishing money was better spent on issues of the world.
I can’t help but admit it is a bit solution in search of a problem.
- jpollock 5y agoIt's a business, it benefits the shareholders. Virgin Galactic believes there is a market for tourism packages to space at $250,000 per seat.
- yepthatsreality 5y agoYes, I felt better need to paint the rest of the picture. Essentially humanity is cheering on the equivalent of $0.25 kiddy rides outside of a grocery store for the wealthy.
- antoniuschan99 5y agoThis map that shows how fast it takes us to travel from days in 1900s to hours in present time https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3385856/amp/What-difference-century-makes-Maps-reveal-long-takes-travel-world-1914-2016.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3385856/amp/... Eventually it will be minutes