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October 15, 2008 Steve Jurvetson

Elon in his office with chief designer of the Tesla Model S, Franz von Holzhausen; One of nine Falcon 9 engines. (*Credit: Steve Jurvetson*)

Elon with fuel tank parts. (Credit: Steve Jurvetson)

Inspecting the heat shield assembly (the carbon phenolic tiles on the left do the heavy work of reentry). (Credit: Steve Jurvetson)

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