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2. A Mind of His Own
A Mind of His Own explores the early life of Elon Musk in Pretoria during the 1970s, a time when his unique way of thinking began setting him apart from those around him. Born to Maye and Errol Musk on June 28, 1971, Elon was originally considered for the name Nice, after the French city, before his parents opted for names rooted in his maternal lineage. Even as a child, Musk exhibited an exceptional intellectual curiosity but struggled with social interactions, often being blunt and dismissive of ideas he…-
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19. Mr. Musk Goes to Washington
Mr. Musk Goes to Washington details the pivotal period in SpaceX’s history, focusing on the dynamic relationship between Elon Musk and Gwynne Shotwell, who played a crucial role in establishing the company’s position as a leader in the space exploration industry. Shotwell, joining SpaceX in 2002, was an essential partner to Musk, blending technical knowledge with exceptional communication skills. Her experience from her time at companies such as IBM, Chrysler, and Microcosm Inc. allowed her to bring a…-
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17. Revving Up
Revving Up SpaceX in 2002, Tom Mueller’s childhood in the remote town of Saint Maries, Idaho, played a significant role in shaping his later career. Raised in a logging family, Mueller was introduced early to hands-on work, which he later channeled into his passion for rocketry. His fascination with science fiction and rocketry led him to build and launch model rockets, sparking a lifelong interest that guided his future endeavors. Mueller’s path to aerospace was unconventional, as he balanced his…-
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16. Fathers and Sons
Fathers and Sons explores a deeply personal and emotionally challenging chapter in Elon Musk’s life, blending profound personal tragedy with the complexities of family relationships. In 2002, as Musk was in the early stages of launching SpaceX, a company that would eventually redefine private space exploration, he was faced with a devastating personal loss—the sudden death of his first child, Nevada. The infant, conceived during a joyful period at Burning Man, succumbed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome…-
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15. Rocket Man
Rocket Man captures Elon Musk’s relentless ambition to push beyond traditional aerospace limitations, detailing a defining moment in the early 2000s that set the foundation for SpaceX. At the time, Musk, alongside his close associates Adeo Ressi and aerospace consultant Jim Cantrell, embarked on a mission to Russia to procure a decommissioned intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for an ambitious Mars project. Their goal was to acquire an affordable rocket capable of launching a greenhouse experiment…-
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14. Mars
Mars has always represented more than just a distant planet for Elon Musk—it embodies his long-term vision for humanity’s survival and progress. After his departure from PayPal, Musk turned his attention toward space, leveraging his interest in aerospace and his personal fascination with flight. He began exploring aviation firsthand, learning to fly in a single-engine turboprop aircraft before upgrading to a Soviet-era Aero L-39 Albatros jet, immersing himself in aerodynamics and high-speed flight…-
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11. Justine
Justine entered Elon Musk’s life during his time at Queen’s University in the 1990s, setting the stage for a romance that would be marked by passion, intellect, and relentless ambition. Their connection began in an almost cinematic way, with Musk pursuing Justine despite an initial rejection. His determination shone through when he surprised her with her favorite vanilla-chocolate-chip ice cream after she had stood him up for a planned outing, a small but telling moment that foreshadowed his…-
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10. Zip2
Zip2 emerged in the mid-1990s as an innovative startup founded by Elon and Kimbal Musk, aiming to integrate business directories with digital mapping technology. At a time when online navigation was still in its infancy, the Musk brothers recognized the potential for an interactive system that would allow businesses to be located easily through an internet-based platform. Their vision was ahead of the curve, but convincing investors and companies to embrace this new form of digital accessibility proved to…-
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10. Light
In “10. Light,” the narrative revolves around Wong Kim Ark, who was detained aboard the steamship Coptic in San Francisco Bay for five months in 1895 after returning from Hong Kong. He was born in the U.S. but faced deportation due to prevailing nativist sentiments amidst the Chinese Exclusion Act. Despite presenting his birth documentation, he remained stranded until his lawyer initiated legal proceedings. Ultimately, the Supreme Court ruled in his favor in 1898, establishing that children of…-
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1. Adventurers
Adventurers were a defining presence in Elon Musk’s lineage, with his maternal grandfather, Joshua Haldeman, embodying the fearless pursuit of challenge and discovery. A Canadian chiropractor by profession, Joshua was also a risk-taker who pursued multiple careers, delved into activism, and continuously sought new frontiers. After losing his farm during the Great Depression, he turned to unconventional means of survival, including stowing away on trains and embracing a nomadic lifestyle before eventually…-
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