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63. Raptor Shake-up
Raptor Shake-up in SpaceX during 2021 was a period of intense engineering challenges and breakthrough decisions, particularly in relation to the development and refinement of the Raptor engine that powers the company’s Starship program. Elon Musk, always deeply involved in every aspect of his companies, took a direct, hands-on approach to address the escalating issues in Raptor’s design and manufacturing. Faced with rising costs, delays, and engineering complexities, Musk initiated nightly meetings…-
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62. Inspiration4
In September 2021, SpaceX made history with the launch of Inspiration4, the first all-civilian mission to orbit Earth. Unlike previous space tourism ventures by Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos, which lasted only minutes at the edge of space, Inspiration4 was a full-fledged orbital mission that circled the planet for three days. It was commanded by Jared Isaacman, a self-made billionaire, skilled pilot, and CEO of Shift4 Payments, who not only funded the mission but also transformed it into a philanthropic…-
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61. Nights Out
Nights Out in 2021 offered a rare glimpse into Elon Musk’s life beyond Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, revealing his more eccentric and unpredictable side. In May, he took on a new challenge as the guest host of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), an appearance that generated both anticipation and skepticism. Musk, known for his awkward yet self-aware humor, opened the show by addressing his Asperger’s Syndrome, a moment of unexpected vulnerability that humanized his often larger-than-life persona. His mother,…-
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6. Canada
Canada became the starting point of Elon Musk’s journey to North America in 1989, marking a pivotal transition from his life in South Africa. Contrary to misconceptions about a privileged upbringing, Musk arrived with a limited sum of money from his parents and a list of distant relatives he had never met. His initial days were filled with uncertainty as he navigated an unfamiliar country, staying at a youth hostel in Montreal before embarking on a cross-country journey with a Greyhound Discovery…-
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57. Full Throttle
Full Throttle, a phrase that embodies Elon Musk’s relentless drive for innovation, perfectly encapsulates the monumental achievement of 2020 when SpaceX reestablished America’s capability to launch astronauts into space. Following the 2011 retirement of NASA’s Space Shuttle program, the United States had to rely exclusively on Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft for human transport to the International Space Station (ISS), an arrangement that came with both financial burdens and geopolitical complications.…-
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56. Family Life
Family Life took a transformative turn for Elon Musk in May 2020 with the birth of his son, X, whom he shares with musician and artist Grimes. Unlike his previous experiences with fatherhood, Musk found an unusual sense of calm in his bond with X, frequently bringing him to work meetings and even high-stakes events like SpaceX launches. This dynamic mirrored Musk’s own childhood, where independence was encouraged, and familial interactions were shaped by a respect for personal space rather than…-
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5. Escape Velocity
Escape Velocity became more than just a scientific principle for Elon Musk—it symbolized his determination to break free from a past filled with emotional turmoil and uncertainty. In 1989, at the age of seventeen, Musk made the life-changing decision to leave South Africa, distancing himself from the unstable environment created by his father, Errol Musk. While Errol had moments of warmth and intellectual brilliance, his erratic mood swings and manipulative tendencies often cast a dark shadow over their…-
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49. Grimes
Grimes became an unexpected yet pivotal presence in Elon Musk’s life during a particularly chaotic period in 2018, when he faced mounting scrutiny over Tesla’s financial struggles and his increasingly unpredictable public persona. Their connection was rooted in a shared fascination with technology, philosophy, and the intersection of art and artificial intelligence, creating a bond that was both unconventional and intellectually charged. Their relationship gained public attention after Musk playfully…-
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48. Fallout
Fallout from 2018 proved to be one of the most tumultuous periods in Elon Musk’s career, marked by personal struggles, corporate instability, and intense public scrutiny. As the pressure to keep Tesla afloat mounted, Musk found himself caught in a whirlwind of controversies that took a toll on both his mental well-being and the company’s market value. During a revealing interview with David Gelles of The New York Times, Musk admitted to experiencing extreme exhaustion, spending long nights on Tesla’s…-
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47. Open-Loop Warning
Open-Loop Warning encapsulates a turbulent period in Elon Musk's life, blending moments of innovation with impulsive and controversial decisions that sparked public and regulatory scrutiny. In July 2018, while Kimbal Musk was away on his honeymoon, Antonio Gracias, a close advisor, raised concerns about Elon’s deteriorating mental state despite Tesla achieving record production numbers and SpaceX securing critical launches. Around the same time, Musk became deeply involved in the international effort to…-
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