A Russian spaceflyer was pulled from SpaceX’s next astronaut mission for violating U.S. national security regulations, according to a media report.
This morning, The Insider reported that Artemyev, 54, was apparently removed from Crew 12 for violations of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), a U.S. law that seeks to safeguard national security by restricting the dissemination of sensitive information and technology.
“The cosmonaut allegedly photographed SpaceX documentation and then ‘used his phone’ to export classified information,” The Insider wrote (in Russian; translation by Google), citing the work of launch analyst Gregory Trishkin.
Back in my day, we called this sort of person a “spy“
The current administration prefers to call Russians who copy your secrets anything from “trusted partner” to “good friend”, depending on the size of the bribe and/or the number of skeletons in the closet.
I think they call them customers, to be honest.
Sounds like he was spying on corporate secrets this time so I support his actions.
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I’m subscribed to his YouTube channel, the guy just likes to show off how cool space stuff is.
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Thank goodness. He might avoid getting blown up by Musk’s incompetence then.
What are you on about? Crew Dragon might be the most reliable ride to space ever.
All of SpaceX’s bullshit with Starship is completely separate from Dragon/Falcon9.
I’d say they probally represent a common perception of Musk and SpaceX these days. Not everyone has time to pay attention to everything they do, but lots of rocket explosions make headlines.
You’re not wrong, I’m just pointing out why the misperception is understandable, and probally common.
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Found the Nazi apologist
Username does NOT check out
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The only way that username would check out is either if it was owned by a pushy and holier-than-thou social progressive with zero self-awareness, a conservative with a small world view that feels “owning the libs” is a personality trait, or a troll.
Now, considering your account was created on this platform two days ago, just called the resident population of Lemmy stupid, and drink whatever kool-aid Musk is selling, it’s a toss-up between the last two.
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Much like Musk himself, it seems.
Being bright or not has nothing to do with it. Both intelligent people and less-intelligent people have excellent reasons to hate Musk.
Regardless of that, Falcon 9 is exceptionally reliable.
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Fuck off, bot. 2 day old acct and you’re already spouting “I’m an OG” bullshit? To the front lines with you.
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Ah, yes, the ol’ “can’t take a hint, must be everyone else that’s the problem” defense.
“Self” isn’t spelled “social”, FYI.
My point stands. Fuck off.
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No one is your friend.
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