1. The Trillion-Dollar Paradox: The Economy of Cashiers vs. The Economy of the Future
While the leadership of Roscosmos practiced their wit, joking about Elon Musk’s «trampolines,» concentrating on creation of nuclear engines for space rockets, the United States bypassed Russia in some of the most critical sectors. The intellectual level of the post-Soviet managerial elite manifested itself in a complete failure to comprehend some of the global tectonic shifts. They continue to measure reality with dry accounting reports, gauge the «cooling» of the economy, state debt control and report on their fight against inflation.
Now, let us look at the reality of 2026. Elon Musk has officially become the first trillionaire in human history, while the capitalization of his company, SpaceX, is storming astronomical heights:
- The aggregate value of all SpaceX shares is estimated at $2.4 trillion.
- The market value of the company, following its latest share issuance, has locked in at around $1.75–1.8 trillion.
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