An X user posted to counter the perception that the Starship launch is a waste of taxpayers' funds, asserting that the development of Starship is privately funded through revenue generated from Starlink subscriptions. NASA selected SpaceX due to its competitive pricing, which ultimately saves taxpayers money. Musk affirmed that the user's statement was "correct" and elaborated that SpaceX's revenue from NASA this year amounts to approximately $1 billion, representing merely 7% of its total revenue of $15 billion. Additionally, NASA engages SpaceX for various missions, including transporting astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station, launching research satellites, and facilitating missions to return to the moon.
