Elon Musk's pet project SpaceX just released Vine video of its Falcon 9 booster crashing in an attempt to land on a barge last week. This followed a more successful launch to the space station, reports Slate.
But is Musk's devil-may-care reaction to the MASSIVE EXPLOSION irreverently self-aware, or deeply troubling? The guy seems rather amused with the destruction he's wrought, though yes, it's likely he's just diffusing some tension.
@ID_AA_Carmack Full RUD (rapid unscheduled disassembly) event. Ship is fine minor repairs. Exciting day! pic.twitter.com/tIEctHFKHG
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 16, 2015
Musk was equally unfazed earlier in the week when he reportedly lost about $2.8 billion. And he seems excited to blow up more expensive objects in the future. If you're of the mind that Musk is a Bond villain after all, be very afraid.
Next rocket landing on drone ship in 2 to 3 weeks w way more hydraulic fluid. At least it shd explode for a diff reason.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 16, 2015
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