Should space exploration be led by private companies like SpaceX or by governments?

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Money & Work ·Monday, June 1, 2026

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Should space exploration be led by private companies like SpaceX or by governments?

67%

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“Both, with clear rules — innovation without accountability is dangerous”

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Both, with clear rules — innovation without accountability is dangerous

67%

Public — whoever funds space exploration will claim its resources, and that shouldn't be a single person like Elon Musk

33%

Private companies — faster, cheaper, more innovative than any government programme

Whoever gets us there — the destination matters more than who drives

I do not find space exploration relevant

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% chose top answer

🇭🇷Croatia63%🇵🇱Poland100%

Croatia is most divided — 63% “Both, with clear rules — innovation without accountability is dangerous” vs 38% “Public — whoever funds space exploration will claim its resources, and that shouldn't be a single person like Elon Musk”.

Age

71%

29%

50%

Gender

100%

57%

43%

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Man is most divided — 57% “Both, with clear rules — innovation without accountability is dangerous” vs 43% “Public — whoever funds space exploration will claim its resources, and that shouldn't be a single person like Elon Musk”.

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