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happydaddydoody t1_jakd9rh wrote

Question. This was a single mission. It definitively proves the theory? I mean aren’t different objects composed of different things? Wouldn’t more attempts help solidify proof?

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gobblox38 t1_jal1u0n wrote

If you want to split hairs, it's impossible to prove a theory. But this mission did verify the theory. Another test can further verify the theory or break it. We won't know for sure until we do another test.

In other words, yes, more tests are needed to get a better idea.

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Whoelselikeants t1_jalwvhu wrote

I would say it’s more like a proof of concept. It works and can be used but is it reasonable? Sort of like how Ingenuity is used on mars, yes you can fly a helicopter on mars but is it cost effective/reasonable?

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