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"If future launches confirm Falcon 9′s reliability, SpaceX will “own the satellite launch industry,” When SpaceX's own ability to undercut their competition leads us to the point above, we'll see who we're dealing with in Elon Musk (or his successor). Then we'll see whether or not this profit they're seeking is to fund endeavors elsewhere. from what I've heard, Elon Musk is a pretty amazing guy, so I tend to remain positive. If the Falcon 9 helps us get closer to this: http://science1.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2000/ast07sep_1/ I'm all in.