Space X Test Launch: Take Two
The sky is not the limit; it's just the beginning.
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This past weekend was a monumental step for Space X and humanity towards interplanetary travel.
I had the unique opportunity to be behind-the-scenes with a team doing the imagery and tracking of Starship’s second test launch. An honor in every imaginable way.
Reflecting on how SpaceX as a fearless disruptor in the aerospace industry, is consistently overcoming vast complexities - technical, supply chain, operations, regulatory. A few things resonated with me:
1. Embrace Simplicity: An unwavering design philosophy focused on simplicity and functionality, therefore reducing costs and ensuring reliability.
2. Mission-critical mindset: Whilst there is a lot of discussion on the launch not completing the partial orbit, SpaceX's ethos of valuing incremental victories and embracing a trial-and-learn approach galvanizes its team. This mindset transforms each step into a significant stride towards innovation.
3. Collaborative Synergy: The sense of collective purpose is evident in how diverse teams swarm to solve issues at a rapid pace around the clock, each playing a pivotal role; from the technical teams to the construction crews. The sense of pride is truly infectious.
Congratulations @SpaceX on this momentous milestone.
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