How the U.S. Space Industry Became Dependent on SpaceX
The rise of SpaceX reshaped the U.S. space industry. What began as a bold idea from Elon Musk in 2002 is now the backbone of American space access. In just over two decades, SpaceX turned from a struggling startup into a company valued at nearly $400 billion. The dependence on SpaceX grew as competitors faded,…