David Willetts: Forget the forays into politics, Elon Musk’s forays into space are far more significant
David Willetts emphasizes the significance of Elon Musk's ventures in space over his political engagements. Musk's ambitious plans for Mars colonization and the development of SpaceX's capabilities showcase a bold vision for humanity's future. The article also highlights the contrasting support for technology in the US compared to the UK, suggesting that British businesses could benefit from a more robust investment approach in high-tech sectors.
- ▪Elon Musk's SpaceX is valued at $1.75 trillion, reflecting the underestimated potential of his space ventures.
- ▪Musk plans to send convoys of spacecraft to Mars, differing from traditional NASA missions.
- ▪British businesses struggle to secure government contracts similar to those that have supported SpaceX's growth.
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David Willetts was Chair of the UK Space Agency 2022-2026. Elon Musk is a scientific and engineering genius. His interest in space launch and satellites was seen as a rich man’s hobby, spending the money he was earning at Tesla. The IPO of Space X at a valuation of $1.75t shows how much that underestimated him. His business model is not just autonomous cars but also the satellite systems to track and connect them and the rockets to launch the satellites. His business rival, Jeff Bezos, has a similar model though based on satellite systems to connect our houses not our cars. And unlike Bezos, Musk has a bold vision behind all that – to enable humanity to become genuinely extra-terrestrial. His plan to get to Mars is very different from classic NASA missions.
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