Business Wars SpaceX vs Blue Origin | Rocket Men | 1
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Jan 11, 2021 In a thrilling look back to 2001, we meet a fired Elon Musk, who dreams of initiating a Mars mission. His rival, Jeff Bezos, also ventures into space but faces life-threatening challenges along the way. The shift from government-controlled space exploration to private innovation takes center stage, spotlighting the ambitions of entrepreneurs like Musk and Bezos. The podcast also delves into the Columbia disaster, examining its impact on NASA's credibility and the future of American space ambitions, amidst an exciting new era of competition.
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Musk Crashes the Party
- Elon Musk crashed a space gala in 2003 with a replica of his SpaceX Falcon 1 rocket.
- This was a publicity stunt to announce his arrival in the space industry.
Musk's Martian Dream
- Elon Musk, after being fired from PayPal, was looking for a new venture.
- He decided to pursue space exploration after discovering NASA lacked a Mars mission.
Space Mice
- Musk contacted Jim Cantrell, a space engineer, seeking Russian rockets for a Mars mission involving mice.
- Cantrell, initially skeptical, agreed to help after meeting Musk.
