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by ByteDrifter 234 days ago
This reminds me of the Space Shuttle era. Back then, relying too much on a single vendor and working under tight timelines led to repeated delays and safety risks. SpaceX is incredibly capable, but past experience shows it's always safer to have alternatives.
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Compared to the institutional players who get money for doing almost nothing, SpaceX is still definitely the alternative.