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> common question of "why not use parachutes" My typical answer to this is to mention Mars and the very thin atmosphere. There's no point in SpaceX developing
by cryptoz 12y ago
> common question of "why not use parachutes"
My typical answer to this is to mention Mars and the very thin atmosphere. There's no point in SpaceX developing technology that they can't use on Mars.
- ceejayoz 12y agoMoon landings, too. While Musk has his sight set on Mars, I can't imagine he'd turn down the opportunity to beat NASA to a lunar return.
- speeq 12y agoYeah, he said: "Loop around the moon, possibly land on the moon - just to prove the capability" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thKMqN-2E4s#t=50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thKMqN-2E4s#t=50