> If they had gone out and bought more cars, yachts, and real estate, that's money that goes into mature industries with efficient supply chains that support th

> If they had gone out and bought more cars, yachts, and real estate, that's money that goes into mature industries with efficient supply chains that support the livelihoods of many people. The same can be said about rockets and spacecrafts. They also need an efficient supply chain that provides all the parts. Even if these billionaires failed, they would have spent the money to feed upstream industries. Furthermore, they are thinking to commercialize such travels in future. More jobs and a bigger market if succeeded.