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In a brief but pointed tweet, Elon Musk clarified that his comments on reusable rockets were taken out of context, asserting that space companies must develop reusable launch systems to remain relevant. The statement reinforces SpaceX's core strategy of reusability, which has dramatically lowered launch costs and disrupted the industry.
Musk's defense comes amid ongoing debate over the viability of reusable rockets, with competitors like Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance pursuing their own reusable designs. However, SpaceX remains dominant, having pioneered landing and reusing orbital-class boosters. The tweet suggests Musk sees reusability not as optional but as a fundamental requirement for survival in the space sector.
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They’re taking my comments out of context. I’m just saying that they need to create reusable rockets or they will cease to exist in any meaningful sense.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 21, 2026