Not only that, but the companies first successful orbital launch was only 10 years ago! In those 10 years they went from being literally laughed out of rooms,

Not only that, but the companies first successful orbital launch was only 10 years ago! In those 10 years they went from being literally laughed out of rooms, to being the forefront of the industry. And even now that they are arguably "on top" in many ways, they keep on trying to do these insane things. They are currently trying to build a rocket with the largest launch capacity in history, launch and maintain a satellite network which is the largest in history (if successful, it won't just be the largest, but will be at or near half of all satellites in orbit!), and still have a goal of getting humans to mars. Say what you will about Elon Musk, the guy knows how to set goals.