[agp2572]

People before have given word that they plan to lead the expedition to space and have given timeline of seven years since this TED talk in 2007. So far no expedition to Moon has happened led by this speaker https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_stone_explores_the_earth_and_...

"Talk about space always seems to be hung on ambiguities of purpose and timing. I would like to close here by putting a stake in the sand at TED. I intend to lead that expedition. (Applause) It can be done in seven years with the right backing. Those who join me in making it happen will become a part of history and join other bold individuals from time past who, had they been here today, would have heartily approved." - Bill Stone (TED 2007)

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[nradov]

Bill Stone is a skilled engineer but anyone who knew about him from scuba diving circles wouldn't have taken that seriously. He is infamous for over promising, under delivering, and taking excessive unnecessary risks. So not really comparable to Elon Musk in any meaningful way.

[marvin]

Not to mention that there still isn't a cheap launch vehicle available that's cheap enough for lunar exploration to be feasible for a private initiative. SpaceX themselves could probably send a probe to the Moon soon if they wanted to; the Falcon 9 is likely a lot cheaper than what SpaceX charge their customers.