How SpaceX Became the World's Most Valuable Private Company

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[@Danilio.]

Pretty cool.

[@chenbros]

archimedes life

[@Newsthink]

See my previous video on Archimedes

[@chenbros]

my bad i didn’t see that

[@chenbros]

how about Niels Bohr

[@30yearsagonow]

The ingenuity at SpaceX is incredible, like replacing a $1,500 latch with a $30 bathroom stall mechanism. Who does that?

[@lakshya5946]

What does Your Username mean to you?

[@30yearsagonow]

@lakshya5946 what do you mean?

[@lakshya5946]

@@30yearsagonow why you choose you username "30 Years Ago Now"? Is there any meaning to this or just a random thought 🤔 😅

[@Rollexm]

1960 vs 2000 prices. Wipe your lips.

[@jovanleon7]

​@@Rollexm 🤦‍♂️ so you mean that NASA "latch" that was worth $1500 in the 60s would be worth $30 today!? 😂 Come on, Musk haters, at least grow SOME brain first before spewing your hate for the world to see.

[@romchatchoochote5126]

I really when to know who is the Russian that said " 'Oh, little boy, you don't have the money?'". That insult change the world.

[@StratumPress]

Like when Obama told Trump he'd never be president. Trump was like, "I like a challenge!" Awesome!

[@emmanuelrufai6471]

Ye me too

[@Biswajitghosh-m8o2g]

mee too bro , 😑

[@MrXMasterTrader]

Small correction: the first rocket failed not because of the cheap nut, but more expensive nut. They later changed to cheaper stainless steel nut to solve the corrosion problem.

[@naejelangelogonzales6623]

Deez

[@regolith1350]

10:18 Actually, if I'm remembering the story correctly, the first Falcon 1 failure was due to corrosion from the sea air. They'd originally wanted to launch at the end of 2005 but had to stand down. They left the rocket sitting exposed to the salty air for months. I believe the nut replacement was an incorrect culprit that Musk blamed someone for but which turned out to be wrong. This is written about at length in Eric Berger's fantastic book "Liftoff".

[@honor9lite1337]

Indeed.

[@KoRntech]

What, they didn't know metal corrodes in more saline air?

[@arc8dia]

6:04 😂 kudos for giving us the raw quote

[@patric_forreal]

3:17 - They said, 'Oh, little boy, you don't have the money?'

[@antoniestrydom6367]

Oh how the turn tables

[@thecollaborators99]

@@antoniestrydom6367 oh Michael

[@notarmchairhistorian7779]

Kind of like "at least I will go down as president" kind of moment.

[@Magerquark]

One thing about Elon that is extremely interesting to me is, he will never accept unfortunate conditions. He always thrives to reach the actual physical limits, rather than accepting shortcomings. In many companies no one even dares to ask "why?" in case they will have to be the ones trying to solve that issue

[@NaseerJohnstonTheMuslim]

I think honestly that SpaceX is better off with more competition from Blue origin and rocket lab. Because it will open up the space industry which will lead to exponential growth

[@princemc35]

Yeah Competition is good

[@nnamdiazuakola5254]

Well, competition cannot be ordered by fiat. Those companies have to be good enough and on par with SpaceX to compete. Right now, they are not.

[@NaseerJohnstonTheMuslim]

@nnamdiazuakola5254 I agree that these companies have a lot of catching up to do. I think ULA and Boeing are just scamming bureaucrats. But I think rocket lab has some real potential. Blue origin too, but they will have to do some real overhauls to be able to compete with SpaceX, they need to fix their serious problem with being way too slow. On the other hand they started out with enough capital investment that timing doesn't affect their long term growth and they want to dive head first into the heavy launch sector

[@haddenindustries2922]

@@nnamdiazuakola5254 Blue Origin is funded by Bezos himself, spacex has had 38 funding rounds. Blue Origin is more careful because it's THEIR money.

[@princemc35]

@NaseerJohnstonTheMuslim The only companies I know of that have a chance against SpaceX is blue origin and rocket lab Virgin galactic just loves delaying people 😤

[@executorprime]

I hope it stays forever private. Being a pioneer means never listening to the mobs and leeches that say that what we have is too precious to take risks.

[@venorando3672]

It won't matter as long as Musk retains at least 51% of the company. I don't know how much he currently owns though. Edit: He owns 54%... But those 3% are worth over 10 billion though!

[@user-xo8ch7oh7l]

I believe Musk stated it may go public decades down the road once it is fully established. Would be nice to own a piece of an incredible company, but I echo your sentiment. They may spin off Starlink with an IPO…

[@carloslionel1653]

Starlink will definitely become public in a couple of years maybe less. But SpaceX will remain private (for good reasons) many more years, probably decades.

[@lproth]

The death of your first child has to be devastating, you had him long enough to love him and know him. Then have him taken away!😢

[@Jaredbuncher]

Clean and to the point. Nice.

[@JenishTheCrafter]

14:09 "I love NASA" 😂 this man

[@nicholascoppedge4098]

small note, in the biography it says ilovenasa as his pw but in an Everyday Astronaut video Musk himself says it was ilovenasa9

[@JenishTheCrafter]

@nicholascoppedge4098 interesting haha

[@StuSaville]

@@nicholascoppedge4098 Knowing Musk's sense of humour, I suspect the password was really ilovenasa69

[@JenishTheCrafter]

@@nicholascoppedge4098 how exciting lol

[@niyazzmoithu20]

😂​@@nicholascoppedge4098

[@aesthetik_e]

Conviction plays a big role in bringing your dreams to life and recruiting others to join you in that

[@selfheavenly1725]

I thought I knew the story and the facts, but this video framed it in a way that made me see SpaceX’s impact in a whole new light. It’s amazing how a fresh perspective can change everything - Great Job, Newsthink!

[@Julia78309]

Amazing.. Absolutely never give up.!!

[@Xanos1]

Wow this is probably the best spaceX video I’ve ever seen…well done madam

[@yewo.m]

For those interested in learning more about the story, I'd recommend the Acquired podcast. They do VERY DEEP dives into the histories of various companies, and they have an episode on Spacex

[@sallerc]

Thanks, will check that out

[@JJs_playground]

I would hate to work for Elon, but im glad there's somebody like him.

[@JMacSD]

Funny that the main motivation in the formative days of SpaceX was getting to Mars, but they've yet to make it beyond low Earth orbit. It's a massive success, cost effectively making rockets that land safely almost from scratch, and dumping thousands of satellites into LEO - just not at all as originally conceived.

[@KoRntech]

How is it a massive success? The launch costs to NASA didn't decrease they're about the same as they were hitching a ride with Russia. How out of what 5 launches of Starship only 1 booster was recovered? Wasn't that supposed to be the big deal? I mean totally ignoring the ship portion with the cargo or people with not so reliable engines.

[@computerjantje]

The thing always forgotten to mention is that no matter how much we mess up earth with nuclear wars, radiation and pollution, the environment stays way way less hostile then the Moon, Mars a space station or any other place in our solar system. It is not popular to tell as it sounds so romantic to leave earth to find a better life but each and every craft or base that is imagined, designed or build, would be safer for humans to live in when it remains here on earth. It is virtually impossible to mess up earth so much that it becomes safer in another place in space. Sorry for messing up your "going to space" dreams. I still love these technical challenges. They are just not the solution for humans the coming thousand of years.

[@pietersteenkamp5241]

Elon has been clear that it will be dangerously hard work not for anyone who doesn't want to risk death and that sort of thing :)

[@StefanCreates]

So we should just not do it then? What ARE the solutions according to you? What even is another solution to extinction other than being multi planetary?

[@Nuke-MarsX]

you talk as if you have a better plan lol

[@alfredogonzalez1280]

Such innovation speed might render irrelevant current political and economic structures. Money might loose meaning if innovation provides unlimited resources. This video brought me to tears.

[@suyashgupta8657]

Newsthink videos always have such an insightful and whimsical way of storytelling!

[@nalo1728]

waiting for Nolan to make a movie about Musk.

[@executorprime]

Nolan is probably waiting to make the first movie shot on Mars.

[@heydyvex]

@@executorprime LOL, Yes

[@duncanidaho9153]

Nolan loves a disaster.

[@jaunt3603]

Read liftoff by Eric Berger. It details the beginnings of SpaceX. Then read reentry by the same author. It details the road to reusability.

[@SpaceXStarshipX]

I really love these spacex/elon musk videos, please make more. The level of detail and research that you put into these videos is amazingly well put together.

[@qanaryeyt6091]

0:29 HOW DO YOU NOT SAY "sky rocket" IT WAS RIGHT THERE

[@kasession]

Great Video. Another great book on SpaceX. "Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX". 👍🏿

[@ThuRainThwin]

i like the way you put the Ad on the last mintues, giving value first and only after that adding the ad and not to mention the video was so good, editing parts,storytelling etc. everything was so valuble for me and others, keep it up and you guys will grow more❤ all the best guys

[@MEMERAOBAMBEDKAR]

A visionary man trying to change the world🐐

[@goshdarnitman]

Lol daddy and mommies me money and everyone's work, wish I could get that kinda recognition 😂

[@Meatball2022]

Yep. Trying to make the world as white as possible. Keeping people uneducated. Encouraging fraud. Lying to investors. Yep. A real visionary

[@TheMagicJIZZ]

​@@goshdarnitmandaddies money? What did his father create? He wasnt even rich I love how little your brain is. It's just marvelous to think about. Where's the thousands of spacex and Tesla entrepreneurs then? Two companies surely succeeded because of his rich family The guy literally built Tesla and spacex because of eBay buying PayPal If you think throwing money will get you this successful then why was spacex needed

[@jovanleon7]

​@@goshdarnitman his early money is from selling his software. What he earned in that first sale was worth more than his father's entire emerald mine! You might get a fraction of his recognition if you're not so unfathomably dumb. 😂

[@goshdarnitman]

@@jovanleon7 wipe that slobber off your mouth before you defend him!

[@sorenkair]

1:39 this picture perfectly encapsulates his dedication to parenting lmao

[@Avo-c1j]

happy new year people 🎉

[@chazdawg4340]

SpaceX’s innovation is actually other worldly. This will help drive humanity to new levels

[@davidanalyst671]

3:42 Musk was aware of the "challenges" judging by the comments, I was the only one that got that joke

[@MTG_Music]

I think it was unlikely that it was a joke.

[@user-xo8ch7oh7l]

Excellent video, Cindy! I really like the length and pacing of this one. Also, the ad at the end was tastefully done and I watched the video in its entirety.

[@maxcreager8014]

This was well researched and comprehensive, well done!

[@9jaamebo372]

You do know how to make a story come alive beautiful ❤️

[@FloofyTanker]

"Oh, little boy, you don't have the money?" 3:17

[@apache937]

good history lesson but should have talked more about the booster catch

[@datagod]

Incredible video, I never knew the history of SpaceX. Thank you so much!!

[@AEKerr]

Great content; really nice and crisp, I appreciate the attention to details..🥳🍾🎊🎉🙏🏾

[@madelineremy5128]

May God bless you and keep you safe, healthy, happy, and successful. Amen🎉

[@ronnianabalos4627]

This story is beyond inspiring! Elon Musk’s determination and vision for humanity's future are unmatched. Thank you for sharing this incredible journey of SpaceX!

[@tcb268]

This is exactly the kind of well-researched and in-depth topical news that I've been looking for, I'm now subscribed. Well done, and thanks!

[@fortitudevalance8424]

Proud of you Elon! ❤

[@WeightedPressurePlateOfficial]

Love yourself

[@That1ufo]

Part 2 is missing after the sponsor, re-upload !

[@Reva-z1z]

I love this channel 💯😌

[@Higuysiiii]

Congratulations on 1 million subs

[@Glenn.Cooper]

Great video - thanks!!

[@faraimupfuti3530]

I love this channel

[@ismailnyeyusof3520]

Well done summary of the SpaceX story. It’s clear that Elon Musk is a masterful leader. He’s visionary, purpose driven and, of course quite brilliant. His haters probably can’t stomach his audaciousness and successive achievements despite the audacity but that’s the package that he is. He’s a natural born hell boy who inspires the hell boys in others, except those who work for him are the cream of the crop, offensive to the ‘woke’ crowd!

[@jasjfl]

LOL yeah I can't wait for SpaceX's rocket to Mars to arrive in 2018! Only -7 more years to go now! Oh and I can't wait to terraform Mars so we'll have someplace suitable for humans to live on one day. Alas, if only some place like that already existed! We may not even need the rocket. We can take the fully functioning hyperloop to Mars in 1 second flat I bet!

[@malax4013]

@@jasjflThe bitterness of the Elon haters😂

[@imviciously]

@@jasjfl you good?

[@minnguyen4872]

what did you do ..work at fast food? be billionare before you talk this b.s ​@@jasjfl

[@MarsorryIckuatuna]

Simply amazing reporting - awesome video!

[@YoungVino703]

My new favorite channel in 2025! I love this content!

[@Avatar_2025]

A good story is the voice behind it.

[@MarsorryIckuatuna]

I love the idea of innovative companies staying private. The nasty expectations of Wall Street can be quite insane and silly speculation can bring an infant unicorn to its knees.

[@arthurmorgan332]

Who would've thought that exclusive unlimited Government subsidies could do wonders!!

[@butterwithironpower]

This gave me goosebumps

[@Newbiə]

0:50 In 2001, he definitely Asked Jeeves, not Google

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

Great video fort the first of 2025. I know it's going to be a great year for you. Thank you for providing such quality content.

[@JohnTalak]

I love your work Cindy

[@taziefahmed9750]

i feel like watching "October sky" now

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

What made SpaceX and Tesla work is incredible, arguably almost superhuman persistence by Elon Musk, and the exceptional teams of people he put together. And great leadership towards a common goal. None of it was easy.

[@TeemujaToivoRuskeepää]

Man, those Omelek days before the fourth launch

[@temjim]

This is a great video! Thank you!

[@HoTrEtArDeDcHiXx]

She puts a little i at the end 👍🏿

[@goodmorning6445]

You should mention about the importance of reusability

[@sakshambhadoria9998]

Innovation, robust funding and vision.

[@siadali7673]

Absolutely marvellous

[@jorsm.3893]

"And later renamed it spacex to include his favorite letter, X" As opposed to "Space Exploration technologies" which contains ... ah wait no.

[@jaco1521]

Thank you for this video. It is soooo inspiring!!!! Luv it!!

[@bdr420i]

We need companies with Trillions 🎉

[@Pr0toPoTaT0]

I bet you 1 like that elon musk said it a lot less cool then you. 6:03

[@elons_sidekick]

Part 2 please😢😢

[@robertkerby2581]

Absolutely Amazing!

[@ryanodneal7001]

I love it when Elon said "When I ask for something, you *effing give it to me" OMG

[@researchmethods101]

lol.. wonder why his rockets keep blowing up?

[@jeanladoire4141]

​@@researchmethods101because he attempts very difficult things and cut corners everywhere. And while his rockets blow up, they also go further each time. And now he caught a booster tall like a skyscraper mid air, and the starship re-enters the atmosphere without blowing up and survives having its heatshield reduced to minimum

[@okgoogle4206]

@@researchmethods101 Falcon 9 have the reliability record and soon the most launched rocket

[@angeld23]

@@researchmethods101 It's mainly because of the rapid nature of SpaceX's development of Starship. The incredible engineering of it shouldn't be credited to Elon, of course, who tends to LARP as an engineer despite not having any of the actual skills. I really wish his ego wasn't too fragile to admit that he's just the guy funding the people doing the actual work. He'd be a lot more endearing that way.

[@pski2515]

​@@researchmethods101 because this is rocket science.

[@Chitocali1300]

So happy I got my space x stocks

[@ariantasariedimunthe4734]

Even Shareholders Don't Want to Sell Their Shares at That Value 😂

[@minnguyen4872]

cause they know the future gonna be

[@kurolap7882]

i dont understand how people think this man is an idiot. What he's doing is nothing short of amazing.

[@santsuma]

@ 1:57 she says, referring to Elon, - "colonizing Mars is essential to the survival of our species, which may be the only example of consciousness in the Universe". - Essential to the survival of our species??? - The ONLY example of consciousness in the Universe??? Please, write something more intelligent! You can do it!!! GO!

[@borghorsa1902]

Is Space X gonna replace all USA workers with H1B Dalalo-patels? 🧐🤓

[@SpaceAdvocate]

SpaceX doesn't hire foreigners because of ITAR.

[@edwardmacnab354]

Why would no engineers confront Musk over his insistance on no slosh baffles ?

[@NightOwl2991]

Great video!

[@chriscampbell3417]

Wait so the other aerospace company had a $200M contract to resupply the space station which then was canceled due to Musk speaking out against it. Then his company gets 6x more to do the same job? What am I missing here? Why the need to pay so much more? Was it over a longer time frame (which would make sense) or something else which would justify spending so much more when the other company agreed to do it for 1/6th the cost of spaceX

[@earlharvey7659]

Hell, Elon Musk's personal worth just reached 454 billion dollars. To put it in perspective, that's roughly half the Military Budget of the United States.

[@jusce17]

Is that too much to ask people to start doing ads beautifully like this ?

[@mattjohnson9753]

“American broomsticks” 😂😂 😂

[@per619]

Love your professional interesting content.

[@jmcdonald6063]

Maam, are you a musk fan??

[@skytech2501]

We all should thank the Russians that refused to sell the rocket to Elon

[@billweberx]

Nothing new here but very nice review.

[@Richard-darixdax]

Elon is a genius 😊❤

[@KoRntech]

7:35 Haas machines if you want cheap and small production get a Haas

[@OweEyeSea]

Not enough credit is given to Tom Mueller, Gwynne Shotwell, and scores of engineers for SpaceX's success. SpaceX also would have failed without the lifelines handed out by investors and NASA, and some of the setbacks were due to Musk's decision. Musk can be credited for a lot of things that lead to his companies' successes. But he's also solely responsible for some of the setbacks, and the roles of others and a bit of good fortune were also key.

[@tluangasailo3663]

spaceX is the fatest company in innovations and execution period

[@ps3301]

There were some rocket companies that never made it. Elon is the ironman

[@TwistofWrist]

100 years from now, we will look at Elon Musk the way we look at Albert Einstein now. This man single handedly carries humanity forward at least 200 years.

[@jonygamingengusa1660]

Do you even know what albert einstein did? i respect musk cause hes literally the richest man in the world and is powerful, but he didnt invent anything, he doesnt even make anything. Hes like a worse version of Steve Jobs. I understand youre probably 13 and heard about einstein as being a smart guy, but elon isnt nowhere near close to einstein. Elon never created anything and only fails at the most trivial things that were done before. He is a genius at marketing himself though and actually having a personality unlike all other CEOs. Still though, respect to him

[@JerichoDeGuzman-rm1kd]

Never insult Einstein like that again

[@neale3871]

Will we though? No one is going to Mars in the next 10 years. No one

[@neale3871]

​@@jonygamingengusa1660I agree 100%

[@jonygamingengusa1660]

@@neale3871 thx. Glad you agree with the objective truth

[@l44va]

I hold a handful of SpaceX shares bought through a private equity offering....no chance I'm going to sell them anytime in the foreseeable future.

[@soulcontractor1641]

Thanks, Cindy! Dean( Soul) Toronto

[@mlester3001]

I personally do not believe in the goal of colonizing Mars for the simple reason that Mars gravity is only a fraction of Earths meaning that homo sapiens would have to evolve into a different species to live and procreate there over many generations. However, I do believe in Elon Musk's ability to get things done and learn from his mistakes.

[@JovenAlbarida]

Because of musk dedication, i think its no longer impossible to go to mars, the only question is when