SpaceX has successfully launched their Falcon Heavy on February 12 this past Monday. This was a great accomplishment for Elon Musk and SpaceX because of their reusable side boosters. There were two boosters that guide the rocket into a certain level of orbit, which are then released and flown back to the launch pads where they landed successfully. This proves many points to the space industry that space travel may not be as expensive as one may think.
For example, SpaceX is a private company, but with the funds in a nation’s government (and a strong enough will to explore space), many more innovations can be made that prove rewarding in many regards. First, in line with Musk’s vision, he believes that humans will have to develop other civilizations becoming a multiplanetary species.
Another example. During the Cold War, the U.S and U.S.S.R competed very heavily and poured a lot of money towards space innovations and getting to the moon. Many more innovations were made in a shorter amount of time, proving the efficiency that is possible with more funds.
Overall, SpaceX will continue pushing the limits of space exploration which is something I thoroughly look forward to as they do so at an increasingly fast pace.