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What is the significance of 42? Why Elon Musk is bringing it up with SpaceX’s Starship rocket
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship, designed with 42 engines, cleverly blends engineering with a nod to Douglas Adams’ “Hitchhiker’s Guide.” This choice symbolizes a fusion of ambition, humor, and philosophical depth, driving humanity towards interplanetary travel. The engine count reflects both the immense power needed for deep-space missions and a playful acknowledgment of life’s ultimate questions.
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