SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace company that designs, manufactures and launches rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002, it provides launch services and space transportation, and describes itself as a leading launch service provider. Its work spans the commercial launch services, human spaceflight and space transportation sectors, and it operates in the United States.

Its principal programmes are the Falcon rockets, launch vehicles in which reusability is a central focus; the Dragon spacecraft, which supports launch services and space transportation, including human spaceflight; and Starship, a programme aimed at developing a fully and rapidly reusable space transportation system. Technical work covers rocket and spacecraft design and manufacturing, launch vehicle technology and reusable launch systems.

The company's stated focus is on making space more accessible and enabling missions beyond Earth. Its culture signals a hands-on, hardware-oriented environment: teams build hardware, prepare spacecraft and rockets, and carry out launches, with an emphasis on reliability and reusability in its launch offering.