He&#x27;s the one that put that team together. It&#x27;s because of him that SpaceX exists. Yes, I&#x27;m sure he&#x27;d be the first to give credit to his team.<p>You know he said recently that he was going to give less interviews. I&#x27;m sure he likes and uses his public persona to help his endeavors...but that&#x27;s just being smart.<p>Steve Jobs did the same thing with Apple.<p>And as for thanking the American people. Hogwash. Did you personally make a choice in this matter? Sure you voted in the officials that did...that&#x27;s where the money went...and they made the choice to spend it this way.<p>You know why? Because it&#x27;s a smart move. A move towards a future where space travel can expand and grow because it will be more economical and feasible to accomplish.<p>So...yes, of course the engineers should be applauded! And THEY know this! And I&#x27;m positive they are celebrating this monumental event.<p>You should too! :)