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Well, Musk is an interesting example. I don't see him strapping himself to one of his rockets until he is darn sure it's not going to blow up.

• mikece 3y ago
  He did send one of his cars into space, but that was an unmanned attempt...
  • areoform 3y ago
    That was a simulated payload for a test flight. SpaceX actually has an extensive testing, certification, and quality assurance process. A lot of it is driven by NASA and a lot of it may seem like "regulations," but NASA created those regulations because of the number of people who have died along the way.
    • jacquesm 3y ago
      If anything was proven by SpaceX in that context then it is that there are still many lessons to be learned. https://www.compositesworld.com/articles/spacex-announces-copvs-role-in-sept-rocket-explosion https://www.compositesworld.com/articles/spacex-announces-co...
  • wkat4242 3y ago
    He was never going to see that car again anyway, successful or not :)