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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Aug 2, 2020
Coming in hot
SpaceX@SpaceX· Aug 2, 2020Go for Crew Dragon’s deorbit burn in less than 1 hour. Upon reentry through the Earth’s atmosphere, Crew Dragon’s surface will reach temperatures above 3,000F. The spacecraft’s heat shield helps ensure the interior never goes over ~85F
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Aug 2, 2020
Astronauts land in 2 hours @NASA @SpaceX
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Aug 2, 2020
All correct. Parachutes were originally the backup landing system, with SuperDraco thrusters as primary. Difficulty of proving thruster landing safety *and* architecture being suboptimal for moon/Mars caused us to change focus to parachutes.
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Aug 2, 2020
However, we did prove that a SuperDraco landing could work by doing a propulsive hover
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Everyday Astronaut
@Erdayastronaut · Aug 2, 2020
When @SpaceX’s Crew Dragon deorbits, I know many will be asking, “Why didn’t they use the SuperDraco engines?” & maybe “can they use the SuperDracos if the parachutes don’t work?” Well here’s those answers in a sneak peek for tomorrow’s video all about reentering from orbit! 🚀
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Aug 2, 2020
All correct. Parachutes were originally the backup landing system, with SuperDraco thrusters as primary. Difficulty of proving thruster landing safety *and* architecture being suboptimal for moon/Mars caused us to change focus to parachutes.
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timtam69
@meier1028 · Aug 2, 2020
So cool @elonmusk. Next time play Diablo 2 city music. I'm getting that vibe.
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Aug 2, 2020
Great game
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Nat🇨🇦🇺🇸
@Skynet_T700 · Aug 2, 2020
There’s a TON of recent Tesla purchasers in BC 🇨🇦, questioning their @tesla decision. Where are all the Superchargers? We need double in Merrit, & new ones in Williams Lk, Cache Creek, Quesnel, Prince George etc....🤨@elonmusk @Kristennetten @TeslaForThe_Win
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Aug 2, 2020
Working on it
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Aug 1, 2020
Replying to @engineeringvids
The simplest solution is not necessarily the most satisfying
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Aug 1, 2020
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vincent@SPCX100T· Jul 31, 2020Engineering Graduates Rank Tesla & SpaceX As The Top 2 Favorite Employers
"Engineering is true magic" by @elonmusk (Dec 2018)
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kai
@cybrtrck · Aug 1, 2020
Pyramids are a form of ancient art!
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Aug 1, 2020
Absolutely. Long-lasting art is incredibly difficult.
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
The Great Pyramid was the tallest structure made by humans for 3800 years. Three thousand, eight hundred years. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pyr…
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Aug 1, 2020
This BBC article provides a sensible summary for how it was done
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
Ramses II was 😎
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
The Great Pyramid was the tallest structure made by humans for 3800 years. Three thousand, eight hundred years.
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Tim Urban
@waitbutwhy · Jul 31, 2020
The thing I understand least is how there are incredibly thorough Wikipedia pages for literally everything.
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
So true
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
Aliens built the pyramids obv
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
Ramses II was 😎
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
Aliens built the pyramids obv
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
Replying to @Iearnsomethlng
Ancient Egypt had an incredible esthetic that stands to this day
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notch
@notch · Jul 30, 2020
i'm pretty sure you're a lover.
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
Things we take for granted, like flying, would have had you burned at the stake for witchcraft not that long ago
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
Witch logic
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
Replying to @matfabrix
Things we take for granted, like flying, would have had you burned at the stake for witchcraft not that long ago
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World of Engineering
@engineers_feed · Jul 30, 2020
Why did you choose to be an engineer?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 31, 2020
Engineering is magic made real
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Evelyn Janeidy
@JaneidyEve · Jul 30, 2020
🎼 what is your favorite song in Spanish?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jul 30, 2020
Lo Que Construimos
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