SpaceX has the potential of saving the U.S. government $1 billion a year. We are opposed to creating an entrenched monopoly with no realistic means for anyone to compete.

Constantly seek criticism. A well thought out critique of what you're doing is as valuable as gold

Some people don't like change, but you need to embrace change if the alternative is disaster.

I could either watch it happen or be a part of it.

It's just mind-blowingly awesome. I apologize, and I wish I was more articulate, but it's hard to be articulate when your mind's blown-but in a very good way.

I'd like to dial it back 5% or 10% and try to have a vacation that's not just e-mail with a view.

It is despairing to consider that the cost and reliability of access to space have barely changed since the Apollo era over three decades ago. Yet in virtually every other field of technology, we have made great strides in reducing cost and increasing capability.