Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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From our latest ProtoPod episode, Karthik from Sift shares a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the SpaceX engineering philosophy. From Elon Musk’s questioning of Starlink battery enclosures to the evolution of the Raptor engine, the message is clear: The best part can sometimes mean no part.

Check out the full episode on YouTube here: youtube.com/watch?v=gOJzMUGGe5o