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Technology · 23 min

Liftoff

By Eric Berger

This episode reveals the relentless human will, iterative failure, and audacious vision required to turn seemingly impossible technological dreams into reality, using SpaceX's Falcon 9 as a case study.

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“This episode reveals the relentless human will, iterative failure, and audacious vision required to turn seemingly impossible technological dreams into reality, using SpaceX's Falcon 9 as a case study.”

— Eric Berger, Liftoff

What it is about

Audacious Vision, Engineering Breakthroughs, Relentless Iteration

Who it is for

If you've ever felt the weight of an ambitious project, this illuminates how audacious goals are forged through relentless iteration and a willingness to fail publicly, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Eric Berger, a veteran space reporter for Ars Technica, brings an insider's perspective to the often-secretive world of rocket development, meticulously documenting the technical and human drama behind SpaceX's rise.

About the author

Eric Berger

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