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I see a lot of calls to "nationalize SpaceX." I think this would be a mistake. First, they have no unique tech that can't be built independently. Second, monopoly is their goal. If SpaceX is nationalized, that achieves their goal. It is not the only path they're trying, but it is an acceptable one.

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Elon Musk has said he will give every child in America a stake in SpaceX, his $2 trillion aerospace and artificial intelligence company, as tech firms face intensifying scrutiny over their impact on society. https://cnn.it/4yWTjTJ

19/10/26, 2:28 pm0 reposts3 likes

Chase Million

@millionconcepts.com

No "space" part of SpaceX exists without substantial inputs of both money and innovation (via tech transfer and expertise) of the national space program that we already have. The one that has actually explored Mars, and successfully built multiple heavy lift rockets that work. NASA.

Chase Million

@millionconcepts.com

This should not be interpreted as a charitable offer of stock, even if we pretend that it's going to actually happen. This is a gambit.

Dr. Fred J. Calef III

@mapperwocky.bsky.social

I think those calls are aimed to remove Elon from controlling things (e.g. StarShield) that have national importance. I don’t know what it would do to the company, finance wise.

Chase Million

@millionconcepts.com

Maybe. But I can think of several more direct paths to that specific objective that don't involve the U.S. treasury holding the bag for SpaceX investors.