Afghanistan, April 17 -- Putin praised SpaceX founder Elon Musk as rare visionary akin to Soviet engineer Sergey Korolev, saying unusual ideas often materialize.
On April 16, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, calling him a "prominent" figure comparable to Sergey Korolev, the Soviet space engineer. Putin made these comments during a meeting with students discussing Russia's space policy.
Putin emphasized that individuals like Musk, who live with unique and visionary ideas, are rare among humans. He remarked that although some of Musk's ideas may seem unbelievable at first, they often come to fruition over time, recognizing the innovative impact Musk has had in various industries, especially sp...