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Chinese rocket static-fire test results in unintended launch and huge explosion (spacenews.com)
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[-] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 months ago

Sorry, my bad. I forgot a zip tie.

[-] nova_ad_vitum@lemmy.ca 5 points 4 months ago

Okay someone do the math on how many zipties it would take to hold down a Saturn 5 rocket.

[-] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago

Why are we using zip ties as hold-down clamps in the first place?

[-] Krackalot@discuss.tchncs.de 11 points 4 months ago

Because we couldn't find our duct tape.

[-] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago

Ah yes, the handyman's secret weapon...

this post was submitted on 30 Jun 2024
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