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1. Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Wednesday, 08-Sep-2021 14:12:51 UTC Bernie

   Today was my first day at #SpaceX. where I will develop avionics firmware for #Starship and other vehicles. 🚀

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Wednesday, 08-Sep-2021 14:16:17 UTC Bernie

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     It won't come as a surprise to those who know me well: for years, I've been watching countless Falcon 9 launches and Starship test flights as if they were some sort of sporting event.

     🍿🤓🚀
     #spacex #starship

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Wednesday, 08-Sep-2021 14:29:52 UTC Bernie

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     Now I can watch them with more telemetry, and higher stakes. The next time a Starship craters on the landing pad, it could be due to a bug in my firmware. Finally, my work will have a big... impact! 💥

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5Vw2ZDe-G0
     #starship #spacex

   • maryam@mstdn.io's status on Wednesday, 08-Sep-2021 14:32:47 UTC Maryam

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     @codewiz Congratulations. Sounds like a dream job for a space nerd like yourself.

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Wednesday, 08-Sep-2021 14:43:39 UTC Bernie

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     Many thought that propulsively landing a rocket booster was impossible. Now Falcon 9 does it routinely.

     Full vehicle reusability is the next big milestone, and was thought to be impossible. Hopefully #Starship will demonstrate it soon.

     Reusability it's the key to making space exploration affordable.

     This is why so many space enthusiasts are flocking to Boca Chica to witness and document this historic milestone:

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN0Qv6A_z9k

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Wednesday, 08-Sep-2021 14:47:04 UTC Bernie

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     • Fabimaru

     @Fabimaru The landing legs of a Falcon 9 booster are truly huge!

   • Fabimaru (fabimaru@framapiaf.org)'s status on Wednesday, 08-Sep-2021 14:47:05 UTC Fabimaru

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     @codewiz
     - Before: you watched them from afar
     - Now: you see them closely
     - Next: you ride them 😀

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Wednesday, 08-Sep-2021 15:09:58 UTC Bernie

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     Since childhood, I've been dreaming of piloting a giant starship.

     This #Starship will be a fully autonomous vehicle, piloted by software written by my team and many others. Reality beats imagination.

     Ok, we won't have laser guns for now...

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Wednesday, 08-Sep-2021 15:10:30 UTC Bernie

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     • Maryam

     @Maryam Thank you :blobheartcat:

   • Steak (5tr34k_@mstdn.io)'s status on Wednesday, 08-Sep-2021 19:02:31 UTC Steak

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     @codewiz you did it! Congratulations from me and the family :)

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Monday, 20-Sep-2021 01:20:05 UTC Bernie

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     • meduz'

     @meduz I'm afraid that now that I'm an insider, I won't be able to do more expeditions like this:
     https://mstdn.io/@codewiz/106407624606125275
     #spacex #starship

   • meduz' (meduz@m.nintendojo.fr)'s status on Monday, 20-Sep-2021 01:20:08 UTC meduz'

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     @codewiz So I guess we’ll get more 🚀 pictures and less 🚋 pictures? :oscar: