One giant backwards leap for mankind. Thanks W.
You really don’t knwo what you’re talking about. Moonman or not.
People just keep FREEKING OUT that it doesn’t look like the Millenium Falcon, and what is not understood is the developmental leaps being taken in the guts of the design. Mainly in longevity and internal crew accomodation, but there is a lot of good in this spacecraft.
The gumdrop shape is very efficient, so it is being used again. It is also safer than launching a lifting body with boosters and megatons of fuel slung alongside. Just because the shape is a familiar one doesn’t mean it can’t meet the missions asked of it, or that it is retro in ALL ways.