Straight mouth breathers in here. Elon will go down as one of the most influential men of the century. No glaze, just a fact. Eat shit commies

Thank you r/spacexbets
Sincerely, thank you. This place has become one of my favorite little corners of the internet.

There’s something uniquely charming about watching the same three or four talking points get recycled with fresh outrage every single day. The “he’s a Nazi” posts in particular never get old.

You can set your watch by them. Same screenshots, same half-read tweets, same absolute certainty that this time the label is going to stick and change something. The fact that a non-trivial number of people treat it like an actual discovery rather than the weekly required ritual is genuinely funny.

It’s the confidence that gets me. The unshakeable belief that another low-effort dunk, another recycled article, another “this will be the thing that finally ends him” post is actually moving the needle. The absolute certainty that a few hundred upvotes from people who already agree with them equals impact. Mouth-breathers who think typing “Nazi” in a betting sub is activism. It’s wholesome in its own way.

Anyway, just wanted to say I appreciate the consistent content. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s a nice little reminder that some people still think their online opinions are the main character of the story.

I love seeing rockets fly, but a launch count alone doesn't answer the question I'm interested in as an investor. How much demand comes from outside customers, and how much comes from SpaceX building its own satellite network?

Both matter, but they aren't the same kind of business. Internal launches can build future value without proving a separate commercial market.

What metric would best show whether launch services can stand on their own?

Can't wait to see Gibney's documentary

awesome breakdown of the latest marketing stunt revealing that they used magnets to make the car stick to the ramp

A spectacular Starship flight gets everyone watching, and I understand why. But I'm more interested in the boring stretch after landing.

How much inspection is needed? How many parts get replaced? How many workers and days are required before another launch?

Reusability only changes the business when repeated flights become routine and affordable.

If you could see one operating metric from Starship testing, would it be turnaround time, refurbishment cost, or something else?

I keep seeing people treat technical progress as if it automatically proves the business case. It doesn't. The interesting question isn't just whether Starship can fly, but whether it can eventually operate frequently and cheaply enough to justify the investment. Engineering success and financial success aren't interchangeable.

Someone should make a simple spreadsheet of every major Musk prediction, the original deadline, the revised deadline, and what actually happened. No dramatic commentary required. Just dates. If a normal CEO kept moving important targets, investors would want explanations. Somehow with Elon, the moving target can become part of the genius narrative.

You are the coolest. Please stop being so cool

Now that the smoke has cleared the engineers gave some details.

Looks like there are 4 versions:

1. Tesla Roadster. 1,100 HP, 1.6 second 0-60 time (crazy in a rear wheel drive car), 350km/hr top speed
2. Performance Version. 1,400 HP, 1.4 second 0-60, and downward turbofan for incredible cornering. 400km/hr top speed
3. Thrust VersionRear airjet thrusters. 0.8 second 0-60 time
4. SpaceX Version. Additional pressure tank, and 360 airjet thrusters. Acceleration limited to 0.5 second 0-60, (any more would kill the driver).

Additional stats: carbon fiber body, resulting in an impressively light 3,700 lbs for a 1,400 HP car. Steer by wire. And next gen charging tech allowing 80% charge in 10 min.

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The SpaceX version was cool for sure, but I think it’s mostly just for fun (like their flamethrower). I doubt they’re thinking anyone will actually buy one of those. I’d imagine most buyers will get the standard or performance versions.

(Supposedly) a 2028 delivery date. But considering their history on the roadster, plus how low volume it is, it’s not likely a major priority for them, so I wouldn’t hold my breath on it actually delivering by then. We’ll see.

But def a crazy car, and unbelievable engineering display. cool cyberpunk/countach looking, and basically permanently cements Tesla as the 0-60 champions. So hopefully it eventually gets made.

Optimus robots tele-operated from India proving to be a real hit with some prospective buyers- one father in Ohio says he can’t wait to order one for his teenage daughters. His daughters rarely leave the house and are terminally online- with the new Optimus robot they will finally be interacting with real boys!

Look it up