Business Wars SpaceX vs Blue Origin | Reaching for the Stars | 2
Jan 13, 2021
In 2003, a thrilling rivalry ignites between space visionaries Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Amidst this, Burt Rutan's Spaceship One makes history as the first private tourist spacecraft. The story reveals emotional and technical hurdles during its launch. Blue Origin celebrates a successful test flight, while SpaceX faces setbacks, intensifying their competition. The narrative highlights groundbreaking innovations and the exciting prospects of private space travel, paving the way for an explosive future in the cosmos.
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Rutan's Spaceship Pitch
- Burt Rutan pitched his spaceship idea to Paul Allen over split pea soup.
- Rutan's design used hinged wings for safer re-entry, mimicking a badminton shuttlecock.
Musk's Factory Visit
- Elon Musk found SpaceX's Falcon 1 rocket development behind schedule.
- He visited a dairy silo factory making fuel tanks, expressing frustration at their delays.
Musk and Bezos's Dinner
- Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos had dinner, discussing their space visions.
- Musk focused on Mars colonization, while Bezos aimed to move heavy industry into space.
