Elon Musk: SpaceX Put America Back on Top in the Global Rocket Industry

Elon Musk: Thanks to SpaceX, the US has taken the lead in the rocket business.

“The United States has been uncompetitive in the international launch market for a long time.

Russia has actually been the leader in that regard, followed by Europe and then, to a lesser degree, India and China.

Except in the last few years, where the United States has done the best, and that's due entirely to SpaceX.”

National Press Club, September 30, 2011