> They should be commended, not seen as a threat to the US They can be both, commended for the technical prowess and achievements while also being a threat if

> They should be commended, not seen as a threat to the US They can be both, commended for the technical prowess and achievements while also being a threat if they gain leverage over the US government. That's the fine balance to walk on, SpaceX could only exist because of American taxpayers footing the bill for their launches when they still had to prove they could do it and no other entity more risk-averse would pay for their launches, the government got a product out of it (cheaper launches) but it doesn't mean there's any loyalty involved. The moment corporations start to have leverage over strategic assets of a nation it starts to shape into a bad time for everyone.