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Challenging Critics with Achievement
Throughout the dialogue about space exploration, the founder acknowledges a common skepticism from veteran astronauts like Neil Armstrong and Gene Cernan regarding commercial space travel. It pains them to see criticism from those they admire, as they recognize the weight of history these figures carry. Despite the doubts cast by prominent personalities in rocketry, the spirit of innovation remains undeterred.
“We’ve done it,” they retort when faced with such criticism, standing as a testament to the company’s achievements. This resilience exemplifies a crucial mindset: the belief that one can turn skepticism into motivation to prove the naysayers wrong.