Accepting the probabilities can diminish fear; I thought the odds of success with SpaceX were less than 10%, but I accepted that risk.

It's unlikely that I will step foot on the moon or Mars; I believe those missions will be accomplished by future generations of professional astronauts.

The bar for safety is probably lowered a bit because of DeepSeek, which parallels the space race where the Soviets put a man in space first due to a lower safety bar.

I could see myself doing something risky like going to Mars, but it wouldn't be for a video; I wouldn't risk my life for content.

Accepting the probabilities of success can help diminish fear. When I started SpaceX, I thought the odds of success were less than 10%, but I accepted that risk.

I organized and launched a $10 million prize for the first person who could build a spaceship carrying three adults up 100 kilometers and return safely, which launched the commercial space industry.

Space exploration is becoming increasingly important as we look to the future, and I hope we will make significant advancements in that area.

Experiencing the first crewed flight of New Shepard was emotionally powerful, especially seeing the nervousness of family saying goodbye.

Space is big, and there's room for multiple successful companies; I want Blue Origin and SpaceX to thrive, along with many others in the industry.