Episode 552 • • 2:45:37 - 2:53:46
552: Almost Certain = Fact!
Orbital Sciences vs. SpaceX Media Coverage
The hosts compare the massive media attention given to Elon Musk's SpaceX with the relatively quiet docking of Orbital Sciences' Cygnus spacecraft with the ISS. They argue that Orbital is a "real" aerospace company with deep ties to missile defense and satellite launches, while SpaceX serves as a celebrity-driven distraction. The segment concludes with a critique of "techie fanboys" who prioritize personality over industrial reality.