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5. that's the one ... the context of Musk

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #1)

Tue May 27, 2025, 09:23 PM

Tuesday

"Rapid unscheduled disassembly (RUD) is a euphemism used in aerospace engineering to describe the explosion or breakup of a vehicle, such as a rocket or airplane, often due to failure during testing. The term has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the context of spaceflight mishaps."
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