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Musk’s focus has shifted significantly toward operational excellence at Tesla and SpaceX. He has indicated plans to cut down on political distraction, dedicating more time to factories, R&D, and core innovations like the Starship program. Recent interviews reveal Musk’s acknowledgment that spending too much time on politics might have been a distraction and that his efforts now will be concentrated on technological breakthroughs.
On the regulatory front, some setbacks persist, notably the recent failures of the third Starship launch. SpaceX is learning from these setbacks, emphasizing that each “failure” is merely a step toward eventual success, as progress in rocketry often involves iterative improvements.