EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 4 MIN
Accept #767
from From Chad · host Chad Smith
Elon Musk, facing SpaceX’s bankruptcy in 2008, rallied his team after three failed rocket launches. He ordered them to rebuild the damaged fourth rocket on a remote island within a week, emphasizing the need to accept reality and take action. This pivotal moment, coupled with a subsequent NASA contract, saved SpaceX from financial ruin.
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Elon Musk, facing SpaceX’s bankruptcy in 2008, rallied his team after three failed rocket launches. He ordered them to rebuild the damaged fourth rocket on a remote island within a week, emphasizing the need to accept reality and take action. This pivotal moment, coupled with a subsequent NASA contract, saved SpaceX from financial ruin.
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