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While Elon Musk’s visionary leadership, funding, and risk-taking captured global attention, it was Tom Mueller’s engineering brilliance that made SpaceX’s achievements possible. His relentless pursuit of simplicity, reliability, and affordability in rocket design transformed space launch dynamics. Mueller’s story underscores the vital role of dedicated engineers in turning revolutionary dreams into tangible hardware—proof that behind every successful space mission, there’s often an unsung hero quietly building the engines that propel humanity forward.