Many thanks. A rare opportunity to see Elon Musk speak without PR stunts
and provide real information.
So lots of weight shavimg still needed. Wonder if grid fins will go
titanium? After he said that the fins wouldn't fold dow to save
weight, I was expecting their edges to be sharp so they would be
aerodynamic in vertical position on the way up.
So the landing on Moon is still in flux with Musk expressing preference
for using main engines if possible.
BTW, the "catch me if you can" arms for landing of booster against tower
cradle apepar really smal. Not much margin for error.
But a huge difference in philosophy between NASA that designs a
caddillac and then shaves off extras when needed, while Musk starts with
a basic Lada and then adds stuff only where necessary.
Looking forward to the subsequent parts of that interview.