Tag Archives: SpaceX

Keeping up with Elon Musk and his spectacular fuck-ups

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: “It’s not a failure … it’s a learning experience,” said a former NASA official after SpaceX’s most recent rocket exploded four minutes after its launch. I’m finding this explanation interesting, for a few reasons. It is … Continue reading →

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Zillionaires are polluters!

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Naomi

We all know that, right? People who make their bucks from fossil fuels are damaging our planet and, consequently, us. Two Harper’s Findings from September 2022 confirm this thinking: The self-made rich are less sensitive to the plight of the … Continue reading →

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Hope the ventilation system was working

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: …[T]he crew of a SpaceX capsule were forced to wear diapers on their flight back from the International Space Station after the ship’s toilet broke. “You know, space flight is full of lots of little challenges,” … Continue reading →

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