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What is SpaceX like by comparison? From a roundabout way, apparently it’s an awful place to be (a friend is an actual rocket scientist, but not at SX). Stories
by rich_sasha 5y ago
What is SpaceX like by comparison? From a roundabout way, apparently it’s an awful place to be (a friend is an actual rocket scientist, but not at SX). Stories of Elon’s exploits at Tesla sound remarkably similar.
But of course maybe it’s an unfair comparison.
- diggernet 5y agoI am wondering that myself, considering the things you hear about Tesla. On the other hand, we can very easily make a comparison to “When will Elon or Branson fly?”. If Musk was that obsessed with showing up other billionaires, he could have spent lots of time in orbit, long ago, on a whim. The simple fact he hasn't, shows that he is more focused on getting things done than engaging in self-serving joyrides.
- nightski 5y agoI mean SpaceX isn't in the business of joy rides either. But from what I can tell Blue Origin/Virgin Galactic intend to make it their primary business (at least initially?).
- gitfan86 5y agoBoth are demanding places to work. The big difference is "Fear vs. Safety" At SpaceX if you identify a problem you are not afraid to let someone know, because everyone is working together to make the mission a success. At BO if you identify a problem you will be afraid to let someone know because they may blame you for the problem or criticize your risk tolerance.