> I find it disappointing, however, that a worthy scientific payload isn't being launched.
It would also be disappointing if a worthy scientific payload were to be blown up on launch, an event which Musk seems to think is quite likely.
It would also be disappointing if a worthy scientific payload were to be blown up on launch, an event which Musk seems to think is quite likely.
I think if Musk had to wager he'd bet that this launch is not completely successful. It still makes sense to fly it though. You hope to learn enough to make the second or third attempt a success.
But still, couldn't there be SOMETHING more useful to mankind than a giant paperweight to send into orbit around Mars?