Why can’t it be both? It absorbs excess capacity, allowing spacex to expand their capacity and achieve economies of scale that are unmatched in the modern world of rocketry while also setting up an exciting new revenue stream that will move them away from relying on government contracts. It also helps them win support from republicans as it serves rural communities and is an example of business innovation that the GOP can support which should help them win more govt contracts. Lots of win-win-win opportunities here