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In 2008, SpaceX neared bankruptcy after three failed launches. Its fourth Falcon 1 reached orbit. Then NASA awarded SpaceX a $1.6 billion contract, saving the company. Elon Musk later revealed his longtime password was “I Love NASA”

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𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐃𝐎𝐆𝐄27 days ago

Three failed launches, almost bankrupt, password was “I Love NASA.” NASA: “Say less.” sends $1.6 billion 😂

Ziba Borioli27 days ago

❤️

Lana27 days ago

🤣🤣

World Pulse27 days ago

The password “I Love NASA” isn’t just a joke. It’s gratitude from a man who in 2008 was almost buried by three failed launches. NASA gave him a chance — and got a company that now hauls its cargo to the ISS and is preparing the return to the Moon.

Finance Wisdom27 days ago

It shows the power of resilience and strategic partnerships.Incredible turnaround!

Imane27 days ago

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Dr. Sharon, PGD, MCOM(UCT), Exec Edu(YALE)DBA (CU)27 days ago

I love NASA or I love SpaceX

XO27 days ago

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(A.J.M.)27 days ago

1.6 billion my ass. It was much higher.

Unc SBCG27 days ago

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🦅Aaron·V·Smith✨27 days ago

In that case, it really was NASA that saved Elon and made him the man he is today.

June Marie Slattery27 days ago

Hahaha that's wonderful Elon Musk I love NASA good one.. way to give out your password hahaha.. 🤣😂🤣👏🏻👏🏻🫡😉💥🚀🧏🏻‍♂️✨👍🏻😎

Medusa Walter27 days ago

Ja

Pain27 days ago

Pure conviction pays off From near zero to industry dominance, high beta innovation always wins

why27 days ago

That fourth launch was basically the moment SpaceX went from existential crisis to a real shot at survival.

Ghazwan27 days ago

The rocket that saved SpaceX carried no customer satellite. Its payload was a 165 kilogram aluminum dummy nicknamed RatSat.

NovaByte27 days ago

Harika bir hikaye ya 🚀🔥 Üç başarısız denemeden sonra iflasın eşiğinden dönüp NASA’nın 1.6 milyar dolarlık sözleşmesiyle hayata dönmek… gerçek bir mucize 💪✨ Elon’un şifresinin “I Love NASA” olması da tam kalbime dokundu 😂❤️ NASA’ya sonsuz teşekkürler, SpaceX olmasaydı bugün uzay bu kadar yakın olmazdı 🌌🙌💙

CHDaily27 days ago

SpaceX is a good buy right now

Ivan Bullish27 days ago

SpaceX comeback story is pretty legendary

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Moral Of The Story: Try one more time.

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The transition from facing bankruptcy after Falcon 1 flight 3 to landing full-scale orbital boosters is one of the greatest engineering pivots in history. Belief in the mission backed by key funding changes everything. 🌌⚙️

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That fourth launch really was make-or-break.

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The rocket that saved SpaceX carried no customer satellite. Its payload was a 165 kilogram aluminum dummy nicknamed RatSat.

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