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Elon Musk Dominates Outer Space Like Nobody Has Before

Jun 12, 2024
Join Ashlee Vance, a Bloomberg News reporter and author on space exploration, alongside Dana Hull and Max Chafkin, Bloomberg reporters focused on Elon Musk. They dive into Musk's profound impact on outer space, especially through SpaceX and its revolutionary Starlink technology. The conversation explores the evolution of rocket science and the commercial boom in space. They discuss the implications of these ventures on global infrastructure, competition in the space race, and Musk’s ambition for Mars colonization.
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  • Elon Musk's diverse companies converge towards a common goal of colonizing Mars, showcasing his strategic vision and long-term focus.
  • SpaceX's collaboration with NASA and national security bids exhibit its efficiency and competitive edge in government contracts, securing its dominance in outer space.

Deep dives

SpaceX and NASA Collaboration

SpaceX collaborates with NASA to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station and win national security mission bids, showing cost-effectiveness and shrewdness in government contract bidding.

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