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		WalterBright on June 3, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Software Engineering Within SpaceX It makes perfect sense to use computers for research on the shuttle that were not connected in any way to the shuttle systems.

danans on June 3, 2020 | [–]

Yes, he made that point to contrast with the common sci-fi trope of using the ship's computers for all purposes.

itsspring on June 3, 2020 | [–]

Yup, I'd prefer NOT to touch the systems of the vehicle that's serving as my lifeboat, life support, and ONLY re-entry option.

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