Raj, right now, we're one random space object collision (or a million other things, some possible self inflicted) away from extinction.
We are on a ball of molten rock with a very thin mostly hard skin and a very, very fragile life support system with minor physical protection, hurtling through space at insane speeds filled with insane levels of danger. The more one understands this topic the more it seems like the universe is actually trying to kill us :/
There is also this thing, that if we aren't exploring, growing, we are actually withdrawing back into ourselves, becoming weaker. If you read history you'll see: there is no static spot.
All the defection in the world about Musks BS (and there is PLENTY of it)(both, deflection and BS
) doesn't change the fact that SpaceX has already advanced the space program by miles, and is continuing to do so.
And, as a long time SF and science fan, seeing Starship take off is almost magical. It's like seeing a very good SciFi movie. It doesn't seem real.
Congrats to the whole team there. I hope they celebrate with a Hippo Stomp
Bob, LOL! I'm not sure he even lives in reality anymore.
Pete