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Bezos's Lunar Ambition: Musk Offers Congrats
10 Feb
Summary
- Elon Musk would congratulate Jeff Bezos if Blue Origin lands on the Moon first.
- Bezos's tortoise image symbolizes Blue Origin's slow, steady, Moon-focused approach.
- SpaceX and Blue Origin have clashed over launch-pad leases and patents.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk indicated he would congratulate Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos if his company successfully lands on the Moon before SpaceX. This statement marks a rare instance of public harmony between the two tech titans, who have previously engaged in public disputes.
Bezos recently shared an image of a tortoise on social media, which was widely interpreted as a symbol of Blue Origin's deliberate and steady approach to space exploration, particularly its focus on lunar missions. This contrasts with the narrative of SpaceX, often seen as the faster, more agile 'hare' in the space race.
Musk responded positively to this interpretation, stating his support for any competitor's lunar success. However, he also emphasized that the ultimate goal for humanity's future lies in establishing a significant presence on the Moon, capable of supporting large-scale infrastructure and population.
While Blue Origin was founded in 2000 and SpaceX in 2002, the two companies have had notable disagreements concerning operational aspects such as launch-pad leases and landing-pad patents, adding a layer of rivalry to their shared ambitions.
