I saw what government programs were and how they were executed. In some cases, they were executed beautifully, but in others, there was tremendous waste.
From Gwynne Shotwell
I do want to make something clear: SpaceX does have a lot of government business, but we execute in a commercial fashion.
I remember in third grade, I asked my mom, 'How does an engine work?' So my mom bought me a book.
For whatever reason, college was just not a huge focus for me. I wasn't planning ahead. I just didn't think about it too much.
What would air travel look like if airplanes were thrown out after each flight? No one would be flying in airplanes.
I don't like to camp. Early on, Mars is going to be camping. I think there are people far better suited to do that than me. But when the first Holiday Inn Express shows up, maybe I'll go.
I'd love to go to space. I would love to peek out a giant window and look back at the blue marble. There's no question; I'd love to do that.
Consolidating to the point of monopoly has never served the consumer - ever.
I left Aerospace because I wanted to go build, and put spacecraft together.
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