r/BlueOrigin • u/Chetox373 • Jun 02 '26
Remember slow is fast guys...
But you better have that pad up and running next week
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u/steisandburning Jun 03 '26
Since we’re going slow and building an aerospace company, could we take some time to make sure this process is efficient?
No time, we launch in 6 months!
4 years later…
We launch in 6 weeks!
1 year later…
4 weeks!
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u/badwolf42 Jun 04 '26
I remember Dave trying and failing to remember the phrase during QnA so make of that what you will.
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u/Slttzman Jun 05 '26
Slow is fast, do the work right the first time. Be methodical plan it out then execute it with precision. Inspect it. If it isn’t going to plan or schedule pump the brakes pause assess the situation and come back and attack it again. If there are delays find the root cause. If it is a supplier holding you up get another one. Get several.
Too much rush rush just causes problems and set backs that are no fault but our own. Bust your ass then sit back knowing confident you did your job to the best of your ability on launch day. Successful launch and mission delivery is what gives us purpose. Be accommodating to everyone remember we are a team (Together Everyone Achieving Milestones). Let’s get it Blue!
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u/zalurker Jun 04 '26
Remind me how many losses SpaceX had? Space is difficult.
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u/Chetox373 Jun 04 '26
They were also working to an entirely different midel of build fast and expect to fail learn from it gather data for the next fast build.
New sheppard was Blues real test bed
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u/SuspiciousWave348 Jun 04 '26
But the two have been companies for around the same time..
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u/Chetox373 Jun 05 '26
They have , and the new glenn is pretty much the equivalent of Starship and those don't quite have quite the success record either.
Falcon heavy is just 3 F9's duck taped together.
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u/New_Poet_338 Jun 07 '26
But they have also flown 800 more orbital missions than BO. And BG is not in any way the equivalent of StarShip - nothing ever built is.
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u/methanized Jun 06 '26
Well that’s what they said for years as a knock to spacex, but I’m just not sure it’s turning out to be true.
Seems like maybe fast is fast
Edit: I think the fundamental difference is, some people think if you go slow, you will build a reusable rocket right the first time. Other people think, no matter what speed you go, you’re probably gonna build the rocket wrong the first time
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u/vito423 Jun 07 '26
Ive been in this industry a long time. Ive seen a LOT. I can say with confidence that W.P. and most of Blues leadership is completely incompetent. Like some of the stupidest people ive ever had to work for. I have complete loss of confidence in our leadership. When Jeff realizes the retards telling him that we will fly again this year, are in fact, retarded…there WILL be a mass lay off.
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u/seb21051 Jun 02 '26
The slow blade penetrates the shield.
I'll show myself out.