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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod 56 points 3 months ago (4 children)

"Don't worry, you can just build one on the moon. You can even pay me to use my rockets to get there." - Elon

[–] Zron 11 points 3 months ago

*Terms and conditions apply

**Rocket may or may not be capable of reaching low earth orbit, payload fractions subject to change, not responsible for loss of equipment, habitat, or lives

[–] Clent 10 points 3 months ago
[–] JustZ 9 points 3 months ago

Takes money. Does nothing. China builds lunar science complex with particle accelerators and all the cool shit.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It will also harm the ability to use rockets in the long time, as satellites are abandoned when decommissioned, and create debris in low earth orbit.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod 1 points 3 months ago

Starlink satellites are low enough that they'll burn up after a few years.