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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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70. Ukraine
Ukraine’s struggle in 2022 became a focal point in the global spotlight as Russia’s invasion unfolded, and the ensuing cyberattack on Viasat’s routers crippled Ukrainian military communication. This attack disrupted critical operations and severely limited the Ukrainian government’s ability to coordinate defense efforts. In response to this urgent crisis, Ukraine reached out to Elon Musk, who wasted no time in providing support. Within just days, Musk arranged for 500 Starlink terminals to be…-
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“It’s That Crazy Ina Garten!”
It’s That Crazy Ina Garten! In this chapter, the author delves into a transformative period of her life, detailing her move to Washington, DC, to embark on a new chapter while her husband, Jeffrey, pursued his graduate studies. The initial excitement of relocating soon gave way to the reality of transitioning from part-time jobs to a full-time position at the Federal Power Commission, where the repetitive nature of the work quickly took a toll. Although the job was monotonous, lunch breaks provided her…-
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30. The Fourth Launch
The Fourth Launch became a defining event in SpaceX’s history, a moment that determined whether Elon Musk’s dream of affordable, privately funded space exploration would survive or crumble. By the summer of 2008, both SpaceX and Tesla were dangerously close to financial collapse. Musk had already poured nearly all of his personal fortune into sustaining his companies, but repeated failures had left him with little room to maneuver. The first three Falcon 1 launch attempts had ended in disappointment,…-
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81. “Let that sink in”
Let that sink in: In October 2022, as Elon Musk prepared for his highly anticipated and dramatic takeover of Twitter, his emotions oscillated between excitement about transforming the platform and deep concerns about the complexities ahead. Musk envisioned Twitter evolving into an integrated platform that combined elements of a social network with the capabilities of a financial service, a concept he had previously pursued with his company, X.com. However, as the actual takeover loomed closer, Musk's…-
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Epilogue
Epilogue: The author begins this reflective epilogue by recounting a pivotal moment in her life when she was approached by 60 Minutes for an interview. This request took her by surprise and led her to ponder the many influences and aspirations that had shaped her journey. She had grown up watching the show since its inception in 1968, making it a familiar part of her life, and never imagined being asked to be part of such an iconic program. As the production team led by producer Michael Karzis carried out…-
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3. Life with Father
Life with Father took a dramatic turn for Elon Musk when, at just ten years old, he made the life-altering choice to move in with his father, Errol Musk, in Johannesburg. Motivated by a mix of sympathy for his father’s loneliness and the persuasive reasoning of his grandparents, Musk believed this decision would offer him stability and mentorship. However, the reality of living with Errol soon shattered those expectations, as he encountered an environment marked by emotional unpredictability, strict…-
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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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92. Christmas Capers
Christmas Capers often bring images of joy and holiday festivities, but for Elon Musk, the December 2022 holiday season was anything but traditional. While many were celebrating, Musk found himself at Twitter's headquarters, confronting the infrastructure management team about a critical issue that had far-reaching implications for the company's finances. The servers at the Sacramento facility were costing Twitter over $100 million annually, a figure that Musk could not justify in the face of the company's…-
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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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