ABOUT SPACEX

Making Humanity
Multiplanetary

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002, the company is revolutionizing space technology.

Our Journey
"You want to wake up in the morning and think the future is going to be great — and being a spacefaring civilization is one of those things that makes the future exciting."
— ELON MUSK, FOUNDER & CEO
Vision: Multiplanetary Species Mission: Revolutionize Space Access Core Value: Reusability
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Company History

The journey from startup to space industry leader

2002
SpaceX Founded
Elon Musk founded Space Exploration Technologies Corp. with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling Mars colonization.
2008
First Successful Launch
Falcon 1 becomes the first privately developed liquid-fueled rocket to reach orbit, proving SpaceX's technology works.
2012
Dragon Reaches ISS
Dragon becomes the first commercial spacecraft to deliver cargo to the International Space Station.
2015
First Rocket Landing
Falcon 9's first stage successfully lands vertically, revolutionizing rocket reusability.
2018
Falcon Heavy Debut
The most powerful operational rocket launches, carrying Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster into space.
2020
Crew Dragon - Human Spaceflight
First commercial human spaceflight program launches NASA astronauts to the ISS.
2024
Starship Advances
Starship completes multiple integrated flight tests, demonstrating orbital capabilities and reusability.
2026+
Artemis & Mars Missions
Starship HLS lands astronauts on the Moon, paving the way for Mars missions.

Global Facilities

Strategic locations enabling rapid innovation and launch capability

Hawthorne HQ
Hawthorne, California
World Headquarters & Manufacturing
Starbase
Starbase, Texas
Starship Development & Launch
Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Falcon & Dragon Launch Complex
McGregor
McGregor, Texas
Rocket Testing Facility

Company Culture

What drives us every day

Move Fast

Iterative design, rapid prototyping, and continuous improvement are at our core.

First Principles

We question every assumption and reason from fundamental truths.

Mission-Driven

Every employee is committed to making humanity multiplanetary.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Innovation

Bold ideas and creative solutions are celebrated and pursued.

Collaboration

Cross-functional teams working together toward a common vision.

Join the Team

Be part of history. SpaceX is hiring engineers, technicians, and visionaries.

Engineering

Software, Hardware, Propulsion, Avionics

Manufacturing

Production, Assembly, Quality Control

Operations

Launch, Mission Control, Supply Chain

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