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    SpaceX's Starship SN4 prototype explodes after rocket engine test

    The launch facility, specifically launch pad 39A has a vast historical legacy. It was used to send the first Astronauts to the moon, so "looks" aren't everything. Most prototypes lack "window dressing", so don't go by the looks. A test on a prototype isn't doom if it fails, but helps to reveal...
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    SpaceX to Make Star Satellites Dimmer to Lessen Impact on Astronomy: Report

    It seems to me that 42000 satellites, even if they're non-reflective, still may cause a problem with blocking the view.