The Starship Launch: A Beacon in the Dark of Global Uncertainty As the world grapples with an impending oil shock, one might expect leaders to focus on pragmatic solutions rather than investing in billion dollar space ventures.
Yet, SpaceX's recent launch of its Starship rocket has sparked a mixture of awe and ire, raising fundamental questions about the priorities of the billionaire space race.
The timing of this launch appears tone deaf, given tensions in the Gulf and oil prices fluctuating wildly.