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  • @Comment105@lemm.ee
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    -510 months ago

    You strike me as an academic that struggles to appreciate the value of applied physics and engineering.

    • Flying Squid
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      310 months ago

      Because Von Braun came up with the concept of the reusable rocket in the 50s?

      • @Comment105@lemm.ee
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        10 months ago

        Because Von Braun’s contribution was small in comparison to what SpaceX R&D contributed.

        But that seems lost on you, it was certainly not obvious to you.