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> but that's just going to take a long time, particularly if F9 is, say, sub-$15m per launch. 1) SpaceX isn't a public company; among other benefits, there's s
by wahern 5y ago
> but that's just going to take a long time, particularly if F9 is, say, sub-$15m per launch.
1) SpaceX isn't a public company; among other benefits, there's substantially less pressure to maximize profits.
2) Starship launch costs don't need to compete with F9, they only need to compete with the other competition.
Also, it's worth repeating that the goal of this entire endeavor is reaching Mars. The above state of affairs isn't a coincidence, but a very deliberate part of Musk's plan. (Also, luck.)
- ClumsyPilot 5y ago"The above state of affairs isn't a coincidence, but a very deliberate part of Musk's plan." To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and call whatever you hit the target
- mlindner 5y agoMusk has been talking about Mars since SpaceX's infancy.
- borkyborkbork 5y agoCorrect. Musk has not kept a secret of what his ultimate goals are. Both Tesla and SpaceX have had the plans on their websites for decades.
- panick21_ 5y agoThere is literally a public record that is well document about this strategy. Keeping the company private. Developing the larger vehicle. And so on.