Man Of The Hour: Elon Musk

“Holy flying f***! That thing took off,” exclaims Elon Musk during the launch of Falcon Heavy.

- Pat Calica

His reaction—a mix of disbelief, excitement, and triumph—was captured in an exclusive National Geographic video feature, which turns the spotlight to the man behind some of the biggest technological advancements in recent years.

So, who is Elon Musk?

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HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Born in South Africa to model and dietician Maye Haldeman and electromechanical engineer, pilot, and sailor Errol Musk on June 28, 1971, Elon seems to have gotten his mother’s charm and his father’s regard for science.

An avid reader in his youth, he got interested in titles such as Isaac Asimov’s