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Old 05-21-2026, 07:17 PM
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Talking about the upcoming launch at Star Base TX
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Updated 5/22: No link to yesterdays launch/interview yet buts hers one from a previous launch w/Elon:

https://youtu.be/3_DVR5RtHWo
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Old 05-21-2026, 07:45 PM
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Well, the launch is cancelled for today. But his pre launch interview will likely be on the reruns forever….
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Old 05-21-2026, 11:25 PM
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Dave, is there supposed to be a link here? I'd love to watch your son talk about this.
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I saw Boy-o’s Boy-o on the news, and was going to post, but proud papa beat me to it.
Of course I was thinking with talk of IPO, is our Boy-o going to be rolling in a ZR1? As I recall Jr is a Chebby guy, so that is what he is getting for daddy-o 👍
Hope you and L are doing well.
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No link to yesterdays launch/interview yet buts hers one from a previous launch w/Elon:

https://youtu.be/3_DVR5RtHWo
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I saw Boy-o’s Boy-o on the news, and was going to post, but proud papa beat me to it.
Of course I was thinking with talk of IPO, is our Boy-o going to be rolling in a ZR1? As I recall Jr is a Chebby guy, so that is what he is getting for daddy-o ��
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Is that your kid?

My son just started a summer internship at Starbase this week. Starship v3 launch in his first week is making for a pretty incredible "welcome"
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Is that your kid?

My son just started a summer internship at Starbase this week. Starship v3 launch in his first week is making for a pretty incredible "welcome"
You should be proud, they’re very selective. Send him lots of bug spray! Wind blows a lot, but when it stops the sand fleas are vicious. Hover crafts are a trip!
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