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First Time NASA did that was how we got Apollo I and lost three astronauts.

They learned a few lessons, but then 1986 they let “getting things perfect” slip a bit more. It’s happened a few times since.

Personally, I’d rather not lose any more astronauts.

SpaceX managed their methodologies with Falcon 9 and Dragon without losing any crew.

That’s because, unlike NASA, they don’t risk crew with untested systems and first time flights.

SpaceX also has a nepo-billionaire’s disposable hobby budget, while NASA’s has been cut to the marrow.