Billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have reportedly ended their long-standing feud over space ambitions. The friendly tweets they exchanged on X, a social media platform, suggest a possible end to their rivalry. Both tech founders own rocket companies that launched missions recently, with mixed results.
SpaceX’s massive Starship spaceship exploded during its launch, but its Super Heavy rocket booster successfully returned to Earth. Bezos congratulated Musk and the SpaceX team on their achievement, writing “@elonmusk Kudos to you and the whole SpaceX team on the flawless booster catch! Very impressive.”
Earlier in the day, Blue Origin launched its 32-story-tall New Glenn rocket into orbit but lost its booster during the test flight. Musk praised Bezos and the Blue Origin team for their well-done performance, saying “Well done, @JeffBezos, and the Blue Origin team!”
These interactions marked a significant change in the online rapport between the two billionaires, who have been at odds over space ambitions and business rivalries for years. Their feud has spanned multiple fronts, including social media exchanges where they’ve taunted each other about their respective companies’ progress. However, recent friendly tweets on X suggest that Musk and Bezos may be moving towards a more positive relationship.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-jeff-bezos-tech-billionaire-friendship-buds-2025-1