There's a fundamental difference, if you sort of look into the future, between a humanity that is a space-faring civilization, that's out there exploring the stars...compared with one where we are forever confined to Earth until some eventual extinction event.

I think it matters whether someone has a good heart.

Target launch date for Falcon I maiden flight is Halloween(October 31) from our island launch complex in the Kwajalein Atoll. For potential customers out there, I should mention that Kwajalein has some of the worlds best scuba diving and snorkeling! It is literally a tropical paradise.

Even if there's a zombie apocalypse, you'll still be able to travel using the Tesla Supercharging system.

I feel very strongly that SpaceX would not have been able to get started, nor would we have made the progress that we have, without the help of NASA.

I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.

In order to have your voice be heard in Washington, you have to make some little contribution.