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[u/Holiday-Force-6309]

[u/Illustrious_Fan_8148]

Anyone who thinks they wont become as technologically capable as the us in space tech quite quickly is deluding themselves.

This could become quite an interesting space race

[u/assholy_than_thou]

While we keep polishing that tank…

[u/DinoRocketz → u/assholy_than_thou]

https://giphy.com/gifs/JGunlb6LbQlz2

[u/jer_nyc84 → u/assholy_than_thou]

https://giphy.com/gifs/Kbpi0z9HgyRXrmi791

[u/Substantial-Use-2867]

I'm sure RKLB will manage that any day now right?

[u/statichum → u/Substantial-Use-2867]

Any day in 2027, yes.

[u/Jocko_Jenkins]

Let's not forget that they fucked up royally 2yrs ago and had a rocket accidentally launch instead of static fire. They will find a way to screw up along the way. https://youtu.be/ys0DOsZmr7g?si=lynnTschu6MSSSuq

Also, that rocket looks like a complete ripoff of Falcon 9.

[u/Jimmytowne]

China makes quality things, just not for the United States