The Government Support That Helped Elon Musk Build Tesla And SpaceX (opens original article in a new tab)

SpaceX was awarded over $500 million in government grants and contracts during its early years, contributing to the growth of Elon Musk's companies.

• SpaceX received over $500 million in government grants and contracts in its early years.
• Elon Musk's companies, Tesla and SpaceX, benefited from government support.