Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company headquartered in Starbase, Texas. Founded by Elon Musk in 2002, SpaceX aims to revolutionize space technology, with long-term goals that include enabling human settlement on Mars. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has achieved several milestones, including being the first private company to successfully launch, orbit, and recover a spacecraft, as well as the first to send a crewed spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS).
Elon Musk is the CEO, CTO, and Chief Designer, while Gwynne Shotwell is the President and COO. SpaceX is known for its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles, Dragon spacecraft, and Starlink satellite constellation. Starlink, a satellite-based internet service, has become a major source of revenue for SpaceX. Recently, SpaceX has also shifted its focus to creating a "self-growing city" on the Moon, with lunar missions taking priority. In February 2026, SpaceX acquired the AI company xAI to enhance its capabilities. As of early 2026, SpaceX was valued at $800 billion and is reportedly pursuing an initial public offering (IPO).