SpaceX
Reusable rockets and spacecraft
Long past startup: kept in the directory for the record. SpaceX operates in the launch sector of the space industry, is headquartered in United States, was founded in 2002, raised $2.9B (Series C+), employs 1000+ people.
SpaceX at a glance
| Status | Graduated Long past startup: kept in the directory for the record. |
|---|---|
| Sector | Launch |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Stage | Series C+ |
| Disclosed funding | $2.9B |
| Team size | 1000+ |
| Website | spacex.com |
Mission
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets.
Timeline & projects
- 2019: Crew Dragon docks with ISS
- 2018: Falcon Heavy successfully launches for the first time (and lands 2 boosters)
- 2017: First ever reuse of a Falcon 9 booster
- 2016: First ever droneship landing
- 2015: First ever land landing of an orbital-class booster
- 2014: Falcon 9 booster completes water landing
- 2012: Dragon visits ISS
- 2010: Falcon 9 first flight & Dragon successfully orbits Earth
- 2008: First successful Falcon 1 flight & NASA award
- 2002: Founded
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