Korolev would probably get a Nobel prize if he wouldn't be shielded behind Soviet secrecy around his rocket program. Korolev however had a mighty state backing

Korolev would probably get a Nobel prize if he wouldn't be shielded behind Soviet secrecy around his rocket program. Korolev however had a mighty state backing his plans which he skillfully played. Musk does approximately similar things on the commercial playing field. His pace of achievements and the range of his programs shouldn't be underestimated.