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This ambidextrous organization—being able to run core operations efficiently while exploring radical new ideas—shows that principles from lean startups can, in fact, find a place in defense. SpaceX's success illustrates that large organizations, when structured correctly, can maintain rapid iteration, fail fast, and innovate disruptively. Their integrated approach blurs the lines between core and edge, suggesting a model where the entire enterprise benefits from cross-pollination between operational excellence and revolutionary research.