They've had many notable failures, from the first 3 attempts to launch a Falcon 1, to two different Falcon 9 failures -- including destruction of payload -- wit

They've had many notable failures, from the first 3 attempts to launch a Falcon 1, to two different Falcon 9 failures -- including destruction of payload -- with major consequences and delays that resulted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_Heavy_launches#Loss_of_CRS-7_mission https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_He... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_Heavy_launches#Loss_of_Amos-6_on_the_launch_pad https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_He... Each did diminish their reputation, but they have kept going. They can weather more failures, and every launch is still pretty nerve-wracking. The stakes will be higher when they start carrying people, perhaps next year. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_Dragon#Crewed_development_program https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_Dragon#Crewed_developme...