In 2001, Elon Musk tried purchasing Russian rockets, but the failed deal led to SpaceX |
Elon Musk was turned away during a rocket meeting in Russia. Image credit – Wikimedia When Elon Musk started working at SpaceX, it had not yet become one of the most influential space companies in the world. The founder was then looking for ways to get to the rockets more quickly and cheaply. In 2001,…