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grounded_astronut t1_j643wtb wrote

Reply to comment by Crankin_And_Spankin in Asteroid-Mining Startup Plans First Private Mission to Deep Space by psychothumbs

SpaceX has no interest in building anything other than transportation and information architecture. Musk has spoken about how the company won't operate any bases on Mars or the moon, but will be happy to sell rides. ... And they have done just that by selling two rides to this company AstroForge for their asteroid mining development and exploration missions.

Musk talks a lot though. If Gwen Shotwell starts talking about SpaceX developing any new products or mission profiles, you can have much more confidence in it. She sticks to the "SpaceX is a transportation company" line.

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danielravennest t1_j65d7ci wrote

> She sticks to the "SpaceX is a transportation company" line.

Thousands of Starlink internet satellites are making them an Internet provider more than a rocket company. I expect them to chase any business that their launch cost advantage makes profitable.

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