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Re:SLS vs. Starship by atonalfreerider on Friday November 13, 2020 @09:22AM (#25082408)
This is a very broad claim. Here is a factual refutation:

https://spacenews.com/nasa-certifies-falcon-9-for-highest-pr...

From the article lead: >NASA has certified SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to launch the agency’s most important science missions, giving the agency new options that could result in lower costs.

NASA sees reducing launch cost as a top scientific priority. The mission of Starship is to do the same.

Re:SLS vs. Starship by kanox on Friday November 13, 2020 @09:25AM (#25082441)
SLS is not "for science", it's a jobs program for Shuttle contractors.
Re:SLS vs. Starship by bryanlarsen on Friday November 13, 2020 @09:58AM (#25082871)
Who is the megalomaniac? Elon Musk or Richard Shelby?
Re:SLS vs. Starship by ppur on Friday November 13, 2020 @09:36AM (#25082555)
Especially with the way innovation works now, one person's "megalomaniacal fantasies" can easily lead to scientific progress.
Re:SLS vs. Starship by horseRad on Friday November 13, 2020 @08:57AM (#25082141)
wow