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How SpaceX Revolutionized Rocket Manufacturing Operations
SpaceX didn't just build reusable rockets; it fundamentally rethought how rockets are manufactured. This episode dives into the specific operational choices behind the Falcon 9 assembly line — vertical integration, rapid prototyping, and the decision to build engines in-house. Lucas and Luna break down how Elon Musk's obsession with first-principles thinking turned an industry that produced one or two rockets per year into one that can launch every two weeks. They explore the trade-offs SpaceX made: sacrificing traditional aerospace documentation for speed, embracing iterative…
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