Head of Spacex and Tesla Ilon Mask answered the invitation to Russia of the Director General of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin. Under the post of Rogozin in twitter He thanked the Russian colleague for the invitation, and asked What tea he prefers to drink.
In an interview with CNN TV channel, the head of Roskosmos said that he was impressed by the growing cosmic tourism industry in the United States, including Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin, and also praised the founder of Spacex for the realization of his ideas and thoughts. In addition, he invited a mask to his home in Russia so that he became the “guest of his family.” According to him, he would like to discuss with the billionaire “Study of the Universe, an extraterrestrial life and how can be used space for saving life on Earth.” “I already put the kettle on fire,” Rogozin said.
Ilona Mask Mask with Grandson Sergey Queen
Earlier Mask, known for its respectful attitude towards the Creator of Soviet Cosmonautics Sergey Queen, met in the United States with his grandson Andrei and spent a tour of Spacex. The grandson of the famous designer said that he was met by a “royal” and thanked billionaire for an unforgettable meeting.
According to him, they and her son flew on the mask’s personal plane and landed at the airport, equipped right at the factory. Queen showed an internal device of the plant, shop, personnel and equipment. Andrei Korolev was delighted with a high-tech equipment Spacex, and also noted that young and very motivated employees work on the Spacex details assembly.
Possible Visit Mask to Russia
In addition to the invitation to your home, the Director General of Roskosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, said that Ilona Mask can invite the East to the cosmodrome after completing the construction of the second stage. He added that from the east plan to launch a new manned ship “Eagle”. The first test flight is scheduled for December 2023.
In addition, the General Rocket and Space Corporation (RKK) “Energy” (enters “Roskosmos”) Vladimir Solovyov said that the corporation plans to take an example from the American company Spacex. Probably Dmitry Rogozin during a personal meeting
With Ilona Mask, it will be possible not only to hold a spiritual conversation with him for tea, but also to exchange useful experience.
Solovyov also noted the approach of the mask to risks and failures, saying that he pays for everything from his pocket. After summing up, he stated the need to revaluate the entire system of creating Russian rocket and space technology.