@DrFunkySpoon @kchangnyt I wonder if increasing popularity of "drone" will help w/this conundrum. Definitely implies no people aboard.
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Replying to @astroprofhoff
@astroprofhoff@DrFunkySpoon Maybe. But drones are remote-controlled and a rocket is at least semi-autonomous.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @kchangnyt
@kchangnyt@DrFunkySpoon is that distinction necessary in a lead sentence?1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @astroprofhoff
@astroprofhoff@DrFunkySpoon Yes. I’ve written articles w/o unmanned, mentioning lower no people aboard. Unmanned added to lede.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @kchangnyt
@kchangnyt@DrFunkySpoon no, I meant distinction btw remote-controlled vs autonomous. Doesn't seem central to the story to me.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
Replying to @astroprofhoff
@astroprofhoff @DrFunkySpoon Is a rocket a drone? Not precisely, which is why it sounds a bit off...
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