SpaceX is looking to fund its trips to Mars by building an internet company

Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX’s vision is to make humans multi-planetary. His goal is to establish a colony on Mars.

It will not only be very difficult, it will also be expensive.

In 2015 SpaceX announced their plans to build a constellation of satellites to provide high-speed low-latency internet access to most of the inhabited world. 

Image credit: Starlink

SpaceX is looking to fund its trips to Mars by building an internet company
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX&rsquo;s vision is to make humans multi-planetary. His goal is to establish a colony on Mars.
It will not only be very difficult, it will also be expensive.
In 2015 SpaceX announced their plans to build a constellation of satellites to provide high-speed low-latency internet access to most of the inhabited world.&nbsp;
Image credit: <a href="https://www.starlink.com/">Starlink</a>

The best disruptors are focused on customers, not products, they use technology rather than fear it, they create new opportunities often where regulations don't exist and they are backed by those with deep pockets and an appetite for risk.

Colin Cullis presents stories of Business Unusual - those people and companies driving the next industrial revolution. The associated articles and videos are available here

The best disruptors are focused on customers, not products, they use technology rather than fear it, they create new opportunities often where regulations don't exist and they are backed by those with deep pockets and an appetite for risk.
Colin Cullis presents stories of Business Unusual - those people and companies driving the next industrial revolution. <a href="http://www.capetalk.co.za/features/110/business-unusual">The associated articles and videos are available here</a>

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Redefine Properties releases its group interim results for the six months ending February 2024, showcasing a resilient performance amidst challenging market conditions. Despite economic headwinds, the company reports a 6.1% increase in distributable income to R1.7 billion, signalling sustained profitability and strategic growth initiatives. Andrew Konig, CEO at Redefine joins Motheo to help analyse the results.



Shell confirms plans to divest from Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA), part of a strategic realignment focusing on performance and simplification. This move marks the end of Shell's 120-year presence in South Africa, coinciding with a broader transition towards electric vehicle charging options.Ed Stoddard, Journalist at Business Maverick explains what the impact will be for the country.



Riaan Wilmans, a specialist in book cover design, joins Motheo Khoaripe to delve into the craft of encapsulating a book's essence within a single page, all while making money from it. He shares insights into his journey into the field and the intricacies of thriving in this profession.

Redefine Properties releases its group interim results for the six months ending February 2024, showcasing a resilient performance amidst challenging market conditions. Despite economic headwinds, the company reports a 6.1% increase in distributable income to R1.7 billion, signalling sustained profitability and strategic growth initiatives. Andrew Konig, CEO at Redefine joins Motheo to help analyse the results.
 
Shell confirms plans to divest from Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA), part of a strategic realignment focusing on performance and simplification. This move marks the end of Shell's 120-year presence in South Africa, coinciding with a broader transition towards electric vehicle charging options.Ed Stoddard, Journalist at Business Maverick explains what the impact will be for the country.
 
Riaan Wilmans, a specialist in book cover design, joins Motheo Khoaripe to delve into the craft of encapsulating a book's essence within a single page, all while making money from it. He shares insights into his journey into the field and the intricacies of thriving in this profession.

Redefine posts robust interim results, despite market challenges; Shell to exit South Africa, reshaping downstream portfolio amid energy transition

Riaan Wilmans, a specialist in book cover design, joins Motheo Khoaripe to delve into the craft of encapsulating a book's essence within a single page, all while making money from it. He shares insights into his journey into the field and the intricacies of thriving in this profession.

Riaan Wilmans, a specialist in book cover design, joins Motheo Khoaripe to delve into the craft of encapsulating a book's essence within a single page, all while making money from it. He shares insights into his journey into the field and the intricacies of thriving in this profession.

How I Make Money - Riaan Wilmans, book cover designer

Bronwyn Williams, Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist at Flux Trends reviews “Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There” by Tali Sharot  and Cass R. Sunstein. In the book, the two experts investigate why we stop noticing both the great and not-so-great things around us and how to “dishabituate” at the office, in the bedroom, at the store, on social media, and in the voting booth. Williams shares what she learned from the book 

Bronwyn Williams, Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist at Flux Trends reviews “Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There” by Tali Sharot  and Cass R. Sunstein. In the book, the two experts investigate why we stop noticing both the great and not-so-great things around us and how to “dishabituate” at the office, in the bedroom, at the store, on social media, and in the voting booth. Williams shares what she learned from the book

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