> [...] and very high price Even if that's true they've effectively subsidized their rocket business and gained more experience through a greater number of lau

> [...] and very high price Even if that's true they've effectively subsidized their rocket business and gained more experience through a greater number of launches. Often Elon is trying to kill more than one bird with every stone he throws - maybe he knows he'll need a solar network to support a Mars colony. This is how he gains the tools, people and experience to eventually roll it out.