Kimbal Musk Reveals Juicy SPACEX Insights

In an early discussion about SpaceX, Kimbal Musk shares the idea originated in a conference room where it was proposed as a philanthropic venture, aiming to transport a plant to Mars in a small ceramic jar as proof of concept, rather than establishing a business. This concept evolved into a for-profit model, motivated by a desire to support the venture while enjoying the spectacle of rocket launches. The conversation shifted towards the inefficiencies of the traditional cost-plus model used by the military-industrial complex, where companies are incentivized to inflate costs for higher profits. SpaceX challenged this model by offering fixed-cost services, significantly reducing space launch costs. Despite initial disbelief from government and military officials accustomed to the cost-plus model, SpaceX’s approach gained traction, leading to its dominance in the launch market and the establishment of a more efficient, transparent pricing model akin to commercial services like Amazon. The narrative culminates with the emotional recount of SpaceX’s fourth launch attempt on September 28, 2008, after three previous failures. With the company on the brink of bankruptcy, the successful launch from a modest control room in LA, watched shortly after a day at Disneyland, represented a pivotal moment of emotional release and triumph over adversity, showcasing the potential of startups to achieve unprecedented feats in space exploration, ultimately securing a significant NASA contract. _______________________ Hi! I am now FULL TIME Ellie in SPACE! My channel started as a way to keep people up to date on the world of SpaceX’s Starlink, the satellite internet service. The channel has grown to include the broader Elon Musk universe. Your support for my channel means a lot. Thanks for watching and if you have any video ideas, shoot me an email, @. Find me on instagram, @elianainspace Want to support Ellie in Space? Join my Patreon here: Logo creator: