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Mustellus

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5. and SpaceX is about....

Reply to Mr. Sparkle (Original post)

Tue Feb 3, 2026, 02:24 PM

Feb 3

... the only launch provider who systematically disposes of its orbiting second stage. This is important to reign in the buildup of debris in low earth orbit. (And I say this even though I'm following the allegations against Musk)

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SpaceX grounds Falcon 9 flights after second-stage issue [View all] Mr. Sparkle Feb 3 OP

Really Sad when... 3825-87867 Feb 3 #1

Righteous. Stay encouraged, 3825-87867. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Feb 3 #2

There are still plenty of those people at NASA. llmart Feb 3 #4

. littlemissmartypants Feb 3 #3

and SpaceX is about.... Mustellus Feb 3 #5

Musk's test methodology " break it until it works" bobalew Feb 3 #6