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originally posted by: Allaroundyou
a reply to: TommyD1966 I think it is very admirable to put ones own funds to develop a rocket and end up making it work amazingly. They did get some funding from the government to develop some aspect of the rockets. But even if they didn't get that extra funding they would most likely go forward with the project. And Musk views through failure comes success. Makes sense to me.
originally posted by: Allaroundyou
a reply to: TheScale I can't recall ever reading about how tax payers funded Tesla. And the battery factory made hundreds of jobs and will help drive down the cost of a Tesla. Ans SpaceX was funded entirely by Elon Musk at the beginning. He has since then received grants from NASA and the DOD and the Airforce but only after they proved they can get the job done. Now I may be wrong about tax dollars going towards Tesla so if you could provide a link I will gladly read.
originally posted by: Allaroundyou
a reply to: TheScale Links would help your point. And also the battery factory is not outdated. It is very much a up to date factory. But this thread is not about Tesla it is about SpaceX and Blue Origin. Both of which used there own money to continue their venture. SpaceX proved they can land a rocket for reuse with the Grasshopper project. BTW used zero tax payer dollars. In fact payed NASA for use of their facility's. I believe you are upset that SpaceX is now receiving grants for from the government to provide cheaper and more efficient orbit launches. I am sorry that others could not compete in this field. Maybe they should change the direction they are heading. And again links will help your argument.
originally posted by: Allaroundyou
a reply to: Kettu A very good point that I never thought of. Well done and now I will be glued to the screen to try and get to the bottom of this. Which will require some YouTube and some reading up on crazy ideas. But chances are you are correct.