Why Does Blue Origin's Rocket Look Like.... You Know... ummm

[@Ntmoffi]

Scott went way too hard on this one.

[@dmeemd7787]

😂🤣

[@kyledodge5513]

Hahhhhaaahahahahahahaha well punned

[@xlynx9]

Did it tickle your instrument of mischief?

[@alcor4670]

Imagine if it looked like a bean instead.

[@hervigdewilde3599]

There was some stiff competition.

[@escomag]

Most passengers talk fondly of the climax of the experience.

[@eudaenomic]

LMAO: having a hard time getting my breath.

[@NeoEvanA.R.T]

It definitely penetrates the Stratosphere.

[@steveclark2205]

😂❤yes... she's a spunky old gal😮

[@dannydaw59]

People like to get high in different ways.😂

[@jbullforg]

And it's all over in a few short minutes.

[@VolcanicSpacePizza]

Scott’s really addressing the big questions now.

[@Zethalai]

It's a prominent issue

[@bosstowndynamics5488]

He's not one to avoid getting to...the point

[@DanyalAdam-n3n]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@77Avadon77]

We need to get down to the bottom of it.

[@TFT-bp8zk]

Big, throbbing questions.

[@jpeterd92]

Only lasts for a few minutes too, and then it needs a bit longer to recover before it's ready to go again

[@MikeThaiger]

😂🎉

[@OrangeDurito]

Oh my god!!! You win sir, you win 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dduay]

Can some gentle touches make the process faster?

[@jpeterd92]

@@dduay you have to be careful with that otherwise it may pop off early before you get to the climax.

[@-SpaceFrog-]

Don't throttle up too much or max Q will make it go off early

[@jonbeno9926]

Former engineer on the project. First of all I'm dying with laughter. You nailed this one. It's funny how none of the engineers working on the project noticed this during the development either.. Your technical understanding of the system is very sound. You are spot on with the pressure buildup under the capsule during touchdown is accurate. It's a very cool system that dialed in produces an absolutely gentle touchdown very repeatably, even under some fault conditions.

[@DraftedByTheMan]

How many engineers were circumcised?

[@pingumcping]

@@DraftedByTheMan Fore.

[@DraftedByTheMan]

@@pingumcping 😋

[@kimchristensen2175]

@@DraftedByTheMan Just the foreman...

[@Skybird_]

They knew!

[@peraltarockets]

Kudos to the marketing person at Estes who originally priced the scale model of this "unmerciful machine" at 69 dollars.

[@PeterEdin]

Does that include the batteries 😆

[@alexhajnal107]

@@PeterEdin Don't go with Duracell, sometimes there is such a thing as too much thrust.

[@railworksamerica]

💀💀💀💀

[@kitchung3358]

Nice.

[@918_xDx]

It doesn't go up as far but you get a little taste of the fun and it doesnt take very much time.

[@ryanreedgibson]

"More than a stiff insinuation" or "control veins"? LOL! You're a wordsmith Mr. Manley.

[@AcidGambit419]

"very high, unpredictable loads"

[@shubhamcweb]

@@AcidGambit419 Oh I had completely missed that one lmao 😂

[@afterburner119]

@scottmanley the most heartbreaking thing about @ 1:21 is how Bezos acted after that with the whole champagne soaking.

[@Ithirahad]

Control VANES. That is the technical name for the things, not something he made up.

[@dvdadaudits7500]

Are you sure he didn't mean Veiny shaft

[@nelsondisalvatore9812]

"WILLY! come take a look at this thing flying. It looks like a-"

[@AS-oz6ep]

JOHNSON!

[@nb31b]

Austin Powers would be proud

[@olic7266]

Pecker!

[@VashGames]

Pecker! Oh wait, that's not a woodpecker, it looks like someone's..

[@user-ct7vo5gj2f]

It has been one of the most effective designs to enter a new space for a long long long... time!

[@Bongoslam]

The perfect person to speak on this Manley topic.

[@atlanciaza]

Yeah you definitely hit the male on the head there...

[@eekee6034]

@@atlanciaza OUCH! 🤣

[@laurachapple6795]

I will pay money for the blooper reel of all the times you cracked up narrating this.

[@bludhaven86]

Probably why his voice noticeably going out halfway through the video.

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

​@@bludhaven86 Here I thought it was because he was sick and became hoarse. 😋 Genuinely, though... At the beginning he laughs and you can hear the phlegm make the laugh raspy. My speculation was that this took two days, because laying up to halfway through, you could tell he got noticeably hoarse, but then suddenly there was a leap in how hoarse he was. That was my guess as to where day two started recording.

[@Forest_Fifer]

Its probably longer than the actual video. Fnarr...

[@lerkzor]

Good lord, I still have the sense of humor of a 12 year old. Scott, I have to give you proper respect for being able to include so many innuendos in this video. Well done, sir.

[@SpaceGeek321]

I saw the penis card Scott posted on X and hopped over here to watch the video - it's definitely one of those situations where NOT saying the thing makes it even more hilarious!

[@SpaceGeek321]

At 11:56 is that the Scottish accent or did Scott try to sneak in "deep throat-aling"

[@WilliamAndySmith-Romaq]

A true work of poetry. Mad respect!

[@SebBrosig]

Surely, one of the Blue Origin craft must be named _Charles_ in honour of Cleland's hero's hero!

[@Gerard1971]

This reminded me of some videos of the LockPickingLawyer, that are full of sexual innuendos, but he only does this every year on April 1st.

[@seanm3330]

Never stop thrusting.

[@Useless_Science]

Th8s belongs a golden trohy, holy thats actually pretty frikin good lmao

[@GearHeadedHamster]

Remember to cover up your rocket so you can "fly safe."

[@ghostmourn]

Ok. Good advice, thanks ☺

[@kirankumari-nz8sv]

​@@GearHeadedHamster stop with anti kids stuff please

[@lemster101]

In Bezos we thrust

[@leonkernan]

Thanks for pulling back the cover and revealing the sensitive details.

[@CharlesYuditsky]

So it has a foreskin?

[@MyNameIsXYlp]

I thought Americans have their cover cut off as kids

[@Lessinath]

@@MyNameIsXYlp I kept mine, so not always!

[@swanclipper]

i've heard that most people think there's no shield needed on their rockets. but i'm glad we're coming... to the same... conclusion.

[@Contrarian-ol2bc]

@@MyNameIsXYlp Not all of them.

[@bad.D]

its a pleasure to see that scott has a firm grasp on the kind of content his audience finds exciting!

[@41-Haiku]

He certainly has his finger on the pulse.

[@Bizthewizz]

Thank you Scott Manhood, this is the hard throbbing journalism we all need.

[@nuclearmedicineman6270]

Austin Powers predicted this; bald villain, phallic rocket.. it's all coming true. I bet Bezos has sharks with lasers too.

[@sja45uk]

It's actually Starlink deploying lasers

[@badrallach4792]

No just ill tempered sea bass

[@Lensman864]

Technically "fricking" lasers. 🦈🦈⚡️

[@orionbarnes1733]

I think he blew all his money on the rockets and now has to settle for sea bass

[@andrewpullin4390]

Sharks! Laser Sharks and Overbearing Assistants!

[@gbcb8853]

14:53 "spray on thermal protection coating... for multiple entries into the atmosphere." Genius, pure genius.

[@kokomo9764]

It is nothing but a carnival ride. A waste of time.

[@ShastaTodd]

@@kokomo9764 haters gonna hate... sigh

[@Pipe0481]

​@@kokomo9764so carnival rides are a waste of time? I guess we should all just be happy looking at the wall in our cubicles

[@LeafBoye]

​@@kokomo9764this guy sounds boring

[@marcogenovesi8570]

If you don't go anywhere near orbital speed, the reentry heating isn't a huge issue.

[@Sendu7]

Thanks Scott for being willing to ask the question no one else dares to ask.

[@Useless_Science]

We all needed to know. Very much yes.

[@skjordan6014]

Oh my gosh, Scott. The subdued and tasteful way you approached this topic somehow made it vastly more hysterically funny than it would have been with more obvious jokes. I was listening to it as a podcast and imagining innuendos in nearly every line. Even your classical "fly safe" Oh my gosh, thank you for providing us with this gemstone. Knowing the real engineering behind it but also being honest about how it looks and having a sense of humor about it strikes me as a healthy balance that I wish more people on the internet could have.

[@EShirako]

Mr. Shatner...wow, the look on his face, that AWE as he looked out the window was amazing to simply see. And the concern that the rocket is 'naughty' is a phallacy! Total confusion based on a cock-up! It's nuts! Well, okay, maybe not THAT, but close. Anyway! :D

[@thelittlehooer]

Say what you like about Shatner, he was visibly moved by the experience and spoke beautifully about it.

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@thelittlehooer right, and, fittingly, he did "boldly go where no man (of his age) has gone before"!! LOL ;D

[@Cg23sailor]

It is said that the shelf display models of the New Glenn rocket come in a non-descript plain brown package.

[@peraltarockets]

The ones with a little motor in them you can find at Good Vibrations, over on San Pablo in Berkeley.

[@timkeklinker]

The shipping label says "printer supplies"

[@anonplayer8529]

Yeah, but Amazon probably delivers them with full on description on top of the box, right on your doorstep, or your bush, or your pool, or on your roof, or ...😅

[@hairtoss7975]

Batteries included.

[@lesgamester7356]

😂 😂 😂 😂

[@ricklepick9148]

Good job keeping it family friendly. Must have been hard.

[@logandarklighter]

Very hard.

[@joshuacheung6518]

Gotta try for kids

[@CatatonicImperfect]

-for the kids- to ward off KZbin's demonetization

[@marcwolf60]

Stiff competition with David Attenbourogh.

[@negirno]

In one of his older videos he actually said it directly.

[@arthurizando]

I love the length of the video, really nice to see your passion for rocket's and how deep you are willing to go in your research, just so you can fill us with knowledge.

[@PET3R2]

Wait this is actually prety good

[@Happidap]

I see what you did there 😅

[@Matt__just_a_guy]

I hope you feel better Scott! your voice sounded like it was struggling

[@daniel_dumile]

flu season!

[@prusak26]

How Scott managed to keep this family friendly is beyond me. Almost blew it with veins going up the shaft.

[@41-Haiku]

Yeah, seems hard. I'd certainly blow it.

[@danielpassigmailcom]

😂

[@csours]

Lock Picking Lawyer is vigorously taking notes for the next April 1st episode.

[@NathanaelNewton]

So true!😂😂😂

[@maisiedogonline]

His wrist will be sore!

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

I don't watch his stuff (I prefer McNally's shenanigans lol), but I did watch his Ice Cream Lock April Fools vid, which was really good! 🤣

[@Timeward76]

Unrelated, but the footage of William Shatner in actual space, just utterly awestruck and mesmerized by the experience of being weightless and being able to see earth from an astronaut's point of view, it brings a tear to my eye.

[@sovo1212]

Yeah, if not for Bezos' poker face. He surely was thinking "this is great for marketing".

[@efulmer8675]

Beyond Bezos' poker face, what irks me the most was Bezos then handing Shatner a glass of champagne knowing that Shatner had become sober some 30 years ago, interrupting Shatner's conversation with another person, and then talking over him.

[@sovo1212]

@@efulmer8675 LMAO

[@dirtypure2023]

​@@efulmer8675 I think Jeff genuinely didn't know about Shatner's difficulty with alcoholism.

[@Tara_Li]

And then discussing the trip afterwards, Shatner was rather negative about the experience.

[@libertyauto]

"No longer the plaything of a boy, but the weapon of a man."

I had to pause there... I can't...

[@41-Haiku]

...ew

[@grant9301]

@@41-Haiku That's what Stormy Daniels said.

[@mittfh]

"How many euphemisms can Scott fit into a video?" "Yes."

[@Not.Your.Business]

this must've been a hard subject to approach, but you, sir, have handled it expertly! I came for the thumbnail, but stayed for the loads of knowledge!

[@danielpassigmailcom]

You came for the thumbnail?

[@ericplatt6884]

The Instrument of mischief, no longer the plaything of a boy but the weapon of a man. A sturdy stallion of an engine.. deep throttling… thrusting majestically skyward … love’s true arrow. Diving down into mother nature’s embrace.

[@tperk]

Is there not even a single paragraph of script not loaded with double entendre? Well done sir.

[@Valery0p5]

Oh wait he also made a your mom joke at the expense of Bezoz, again 😅

[@donaldbohn3183]

An Australian news team cracked up after one of them asked "Doesn't it look a bit odd to you?"

[@911outrun]

Yeaht that'd be Karl Stefanovic. Man is known for that kinda stuff. Look him up. Worth your time.

[@marcwolf60]

We just state the obvious.. The designers must really hate Bezos

[@luipaardprint]

@@marcwolf60I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s by request.

[@Alexander_Sannikov]

the metaphors in this video truly stand on their own

[@gordonstarship]

The rocket resembles it's owner. Spot on.

[@aronoc3599]

I love a long, hard rocket lecture at the end of the work day.

[@benjaminhanke79]

02:44 "they are designed to be rode..." That explains a lot.

[@bihgfoot]

Road not rode lmao as in you can move them on the roads... I'm praying I missed your sarcasm 😂

[@benjaminhanke79]

​@@bihgfoot In the first second I really heard it as "rode".

[@RickBrennan]

On the back of a truck

[@spudeleven5124]

LOL

[@theduckster1980]

A lot of mans design is inspired by nature. Blue Origin wanted rocket that could really 'penetrate' through earths atmosphere

[@logandarklighter]

Sometimes it’s not the size of the rocket that matters, but how you curve the trajectory.

[@everettputerbaugh3996]

I thought it was how you polished it.

[@spudeleven5124]

LOL

[@mountainman5173]

🤣🤣🤣

[@danielpassigmailcom]

If it's not stiff enough it will break apart on ascent.

[@peterloftus6259]

Very cleverly scripted Scott, funny and very interesting. Glad to see you are still happy to tackle the hard things.

[@MobiuSphere]

I had a crap day at work, but this video really made my day. Thanks Scott

[@jajssblue]

Scott Manley Video + Austin Powers intro joke was not on my 2024 bingo card. But I'm glad it is!

[@tim_f_jones]

“Stately piece of machinery” - that’s a good one

[@StrykerFox]

AN ABSOLUTE WEAPON OF PLEASURE?! SCOTT!!! WHAT?!?! 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏

[@Useless_Science]

The biggest pleasure. Only the biggest go to space. This is so fukin stupid lmao

[@thomasmroz]

Scott's videos have always left me satisfied and smiling..

[@kenwatkins9385]

Ha ha! You are one of my favorites in the world of space and science because you’re a real STEM guy that can explain all this complex rocket stuff so that everyone can understand it! But this time I didn’t learn a single technical thing. I was in stitches the whole time just waiting for the next pun, parody or play on words that obliterated any possibility of learning anything useful about rockets or science. Except maybe how we got here in the first place! Nice change of pace, Scott, but I don’t suggest making a habit of this!🤪🤪🤪

[@aaroncrnkovic1398]

“Large flaming space phallus performs mid-air circumcision.”

[@bartolomeothesatyr]

Apparently it can't get to the heavens without snipping the tip.

[@vimmentors6747]

Somebody told young Jeff Bezos that he needed to watch Flash Gordon, but he accidentally watched Flesh Gordon instead. I just don't understand why they have not named a capsule the RSS Michael Milton.

[@bethaltair812]

They said they wanted it like a retro sci-fi movie rocket, and they got what they asked for. I'd have preferred the space plane from 2001, but he,y, flesh gordon is a classic of cinema too.

[@tperk]

Whomever designed War Rocket Ajax for 1980s Flash Gordon certainly lent his design concept to Bezos.

[@TheFinalFrontiersman]

This seems like a video that isn't gonna be safe to sip a drink while watching

[@Useless_Science]

How to feel weird 101

[@thepatrickcrab]

The unexpected success on that Max Q abort is super impressive

[@Vtarngpb]

Come on Scott, it’s shaped like a “package,” because that’s what Amazon does: ship “packages!” 😉

[@FlockoftheGreyShepherd]

I remember watching one of the flights and the camera tracking the rocket made it appear to be rhythmically thrusting. Seemed quite intentional to be honest.

[@hero314]

An instant classic, Scott, complete with extra sultry voice. That rocket is truly ridged for our pleasure.

[@TFT-bp8zk]

Not the longest rocket but it's girthy.

[@Useless_Science]

Thiccc

[@pdxwy]

In thrust we trust.

[@richardsylvester6483]

i was just waiting for the word "girth". didn't have to wait long!

[@stewartanderson6560]

Maybe in atmosphere the old addage "long and thin, slips right in, short and thick, does the trick". is also true. Couldn't help myself.

[@riparianlife97701]

While the success of New Glenn is, so far, nothing but oral.

[@LegorocketsAnimation]

I have a Lego model of New Shepherd, and in addition to the _unfortunate_ shape, it is also pretty much the exact same size as _that_ .

[@TheGreatAtario]

I've been genuinely wondering for a long time why the overhang like that. Thanks for pointing out there's a real reason while throwing out wang references like there's no tomorrow :3c

[@listenherejack]

"This does not inspire fear in the enemy. They will think we are firing a big large dildo at them! It needs to be pointy! Pointy is scary!"

[@alexkaplan6581]

I was looking for Dictator quotes, haha 😂😂

[@kevinshort3943]

@@alexkaplan6581 If it's not pointy enough, it will bounce back

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

It's cause ol' Jeffy boi loves to start pegging himself with a Knot while he weeps uncontrollably in the Ladies Room, after each of Elon's acomplishments. 😳😵

[@jerrymiller276]

I dunno. Perhaps they'll say, "No way you are going to thrust that thing in my homeland. It is waaaayy too big!"

[@shananclark8784]

Blue origin heavy will have 2 spheres of propellant at the base of the ships shaft

[@Agnemons]

And I'll bet they ain't filled with cream.

[@Valery0p5]

Nah, but did you know that early rockets actually sustained their shape by being filled with propellant? :D

[@TheDesktopOrbinaut]

So that's what Dr. Evil's moon rocket is called

[@LJCyrus1]

@@Valery0p5 I think plenty still do?

[@SteveHodge]

Well done Scott. Not sure you've improved your chances of getting a free ride, but I got a few laughs out of it.

[@shaun906]

i still tear up when i hear William talk about his experience in new Shepard, "no words"! your space nerd version of nigella lawson commentary was funny!

[@leatherindian]

Brilliant work, Scott! You really nailed the thrust of the matter, delivering the full payload with admirable impact!

[@matsv201]

"larger girth for added crew capacity" So that is what they ladies call it now

[@kainpwnsu]

Yes, the Navy wants to pack in as many seamen as possible for insertion into new plots.

[@jones7952]

@@kainpwnsu I pity Roger the cabin boy.

[@rjc9249]

It feels like I’m watching an April fools video

[@randyfox6275]

I would be hard pressed to think of any presentation that expressed more inuendo than Scott packed into that one. Well done, sir.

[@mouser58907]

I managed to keep a straight face until the veins comment. Too damned funny.

[@padders1068]

Scott! Great video, and how you managed to keep a straight face is remarkable! I bet the editing took a long (no pun intended) time! 😂🙂❤

[@tylerevans3168]

They say it’s gonna launch a probe to Uranus…

[@charlestaylor3195]

And you get the second gold star of the morning. The way this is going I'm going to have to call in sick.

[@Pale_Kingg]

"Uranus" 💀

[@stlouisf8873]

That's just a fallacy!!

[@tassie9641]

You mean a 'phallic'😅y​@@stlouisf8873

[@panda4247]

Ah, a Nanowar Of Steel and/or Steel Panther fan

[@MichaelPaulWorkman]

Aww, that's great to see Shatner really enjoying that

[@RobertAnthonyPitera]

Came for the humor, stayed for the knowledge. What a brilliantly funny way to discuss the design aspects of a unique rocket.

[@anthonyknox1493]

I'm glad you've been brave enough to address the shape of the Blue Organ, Scott!

[@jones7952]

It's spelled Origin. I think.

[@dacomazielsdorf7618]

This is a video you shouldve waited till valentines day to post

[@azul29156]

After listening I think Scott had a bet with someone about the depravity of human nature and he said he would prove it by making this video. It truly is a work of art how many suggestions and innuendos he worked into one episode. Now the question remains will it get tons of views

[@tubetube7025]

"Austin Powers theme starts playing"

[@sparkieT88]

Johnson!

[@ffsireallydontcare]

Fitting that it's run by Dr Evil.

[@tperk]

Oh behave!

[@meditationsoundscapes5203]

Oh Behave

[@tricky1992000]

RIP quincy jones.

[@VikOlliver]

After that I need a cigarette...

[@nkronert]

Giant explosion follows 😊

[@DebraJean196]

I honest to god just happened to be outside smoking one while watching at 4:00 in the morning. Nearly choked to death trying to smother my laughter.

[@tmgerlach]

This is definitely beyond hilarious. The only thing I can think of that’s kind of close would be that one eponymous song in “the meaning of life”. Chapeau, Scott.

[@zzubra]

Why would anyone use a gamma ray emitter to detect proximity to the ground, as opposed to something like radar? Seems like a surprising choice.

[@nathanel1313]

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe a combination of lower power requirements and better reliability? Sounds like a good future video material for Scott

[@gary.richardson]

Radar's reflectivity depends on density and size of what it is pinging. The frequency of the signal also plays a role. This is just a simplified explanation.

[@zzubra]

@@gary.richardson That clarifies nothing about why a gamma ray emitter would be preferable to radar.

[@spacepraesidium2292]

These are the important science questions that have plagued the world of science for generations

[@supremeownage8995]

I can tell Scott had a lot of fun with this one!

[@BobMotster]

That "deep throttling" at 11:57 though... Naughty Scott!

[@madatlas3806]

Scott, you're fantastic, this video was hilarious and informative!

[@mirkolutzau6481]

Mister Manley, I imagine the joy (the making of) this very special video-clip brougth to you...

[@DevduttShenoi]

Haha, that truck knew what it was carrying, an absolute "OVERSIZED LOAD" 💀

[@Sendu7]

If they try for reusability, I am worried what the catching system will look like?

[@TFT-bp8zk]

@@twistedwhiskers8776 way to miss the joke, bright one.

[@voinea12]

1:28 I thought they were going to kiss

[@swaroopreddy3370]

Bruh

[@jyzow]

Sounds like this was a blast to write; absolutely lovely! Your voice didn't seem to be in top form - I hope you feel better soon!

[@mikeshontz2614]

I don't know how many takes it took you to do this and not burst out laughing. I laughed at every innuendo! Great Video!

[@lagautmd]

You had way too much fun writing and reading this script. We thank you.

[@DebraJean196]

Most sincerely!

[@bobbiac]

Scott definitely had a blast making this.😂

[@DeanandLisa1803]

Sir, you better have a look at this on radar. What is it? I don't know, sir. It's hard to describe. It's... it's-

[@GodlikeIridium]

Haha epic quote 😅

[@K1RTB]

JOHNSON!!

[@Contrarian-ol2bc]

a Fantastic Beast.... I always wondered where to find them.

[@DocFloppy86]

Ah I saw this comment to late, just made basically the same one. I was starting to be a bit disapointed that nobody made that reference. "Johnson!" should be the first word on anyones mind in my humble opinion 🤣

[@StevenHopkins-mu8dx]

What's waaayyyy funnier than the subject of the rocket looking *ahem* phallic-like? Scott Manley describing it a different way every time without actually saying it, lol.

[@drewhoff427]

When I was designing the New Shepard launch tower, I would bring a small scale model of the rocket to meetings. Someone would always joke "is that a rocket in your pocket or are you just happy to see me", haha!

[@Shadow_The_Pad]

Absolutely insane title

[@Useless_Science]

I'd say it's calm

[@MichaelPaulWorkman]

Well I mean, the biological version is shaped like that for a reason! I feel like Earth is kinda in its reproductive phase rn w the space program, wanting to sow the old oats as it twere, ofc it's using lots of different techniques, strategies to do so but makes sense this one would emerge

[@BigTexZoomer]

Absolutely insane video

[@platypus01au]

“An instrument of mischief” really should be the name of one of the landing drone ships!

[@jdh2024]

Or perhaps "Mother Nature's Embrace"

[@robwalker2934]

It's not about the amount of innuendos, it how you use them....

[@davidkaye8712]

I am sure Scott was aware that this UPLOAD would EXPLODE DOWN in his comment SECTION :)

[@brivington2011]

Lol. Thank you Scott for addressing the Elephant in the room.

[@donjones4719]

A truly Manley instrument of upward thrust. Anyone ever see the Australian morning TV show that did a piece on NS years ago when it first launched? They couldn't stop laughing over the look.

[@oldschoolman1444]

The comments didn't let me down. Now I need a smoke.

[@Skip6235]

Phallic comparisons aside, it’s pretty incredible that we live in an era with routine booster recovery and reuse. I do wish we weren’t beholden to the whims of billionaires to do it, but still, it’s pretty incredible.

[@jokeith492]

It wasn't better when it was gov contractors that went over budget, over time, and under achievement... Elon isn't a great person, but reusing rockets used to be impossible, now it's routine. NASA and government contractors would have never done this

[@ffsireallydontcare]

@@jokeith492 Sadly you're probably right about this. When it's a corporations own money that's being spent, that corp will find ways to be efficient, but if it's the government's money that's being spent the corp will find every way it can to extract more... Boeing But I would argue that it's entirely possible to achieve the same efficient outcome by keeping the whole project, development and manufacturing, in government hands. It's possible, but you have to find the right people.

[@NightRogue77]

Good lord - if NASA had the bottomless pit of funds SpaceX had to fail over and over again, I’ll bet not only could they have gotten it done, but they probably could’ve gotten it done faster and more safety. Where do you think most of the engineers came from? Doesn’t take a genius to spend bottomless pits of money stop mythologizing losers

[@AC-jk8wq]

It first took money of a king to travel across the Atlantic… And it wasn’t any king… Columbus had to find a king with enough dough to do it…. 😃

[@DARTHNECRION]

@@ffsireallydontcareThe Soviet Union’s state-owned design bureaus come to mind. They made some damn good rockets and spacecraft, but the communist system was woefully inefficient in other areas of the economy such as consumer goods, food production, automobiles, computers, etc. In the USSR, there was a huge black market for Western goods like the aforementioned items plus blue jeans, rock n’ roll cassette tapes, cosmetics, etc. It’s estimated that the Soviet “informal economy” did $145B worth of trade during its height in the ‘80s, because the command economy system of communism couldn’t keep up with the needs and wants of the Soviet public.

[@davidhuber6251]

Very nice treatment of Mr. Shatner's emotional reaction to the flight. Well done. As for all the metaphors, you are a wordsmith indeed! I've not laughed this much at a space video, ever. 😝

[@patrickdurham8393]

New Shepard crossing the line into orbit is a phallusy!