[relistan]

I think we can see that this isn’t true in this case. They are building on successful work from 2019’s record setting attempt, implying plenty of continuity. And these are undergrads so they are not generally doing heavy research. They are likely well advised.

[plugger]

Good advisor, yes. But knowledge retention is critical. They've been at it for nearly 20 years, not 5.

[relistan]

Great, that strengthens my point.

[Onavo]

If a 21 century rocketry group takes 20 years to reach the Karman line, college students or not, they are the definition of incompetent. Maybe they should all get internships at the United Launch Alliance; good for lapping out of the gravy train and not much else.