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SpaceX: Revolutionizing Space Exploration Space Exploration Technologies Corp, or SpaceX, a Texas-based company founded by Elon Musk in 2002, has fundamentally reshaped the space launch industry. Its initial goal—reducing space launch costs—has been met with remarkable success. Early cha...
- Company type Private
- Founded March 14, 2002 (23 years ago) (2002-03-14) in El Segundo, California, U.S.
- Founders Elon Musk
- Headquarters SpaceX Starbase, Cameron County, Texas, U.S.
- Revenue US$4.6 billion (2022)
- Net income US$-559 million (2022)
- Number of employees 13,000+ (September 2023)
- Subsidiaries Starlink, Swarm Technologies, Pioneer Aerospace
- Website www.spacex.com
SpaceX history
Last Updated : 27/03/25, 08:04 PM
SpaceX: A Revolution in Space Exploration Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, SpaceX aimed to drastically reduce space launch costs and improve reliability. Early challenges included Falcon 1 launch failures, nearly bankrupting the company. However, the successful fourth launch in 2008, coupled with NASA'...
SPACEX NEWS
NASA puts off Sunday’s launch of Axiom-4, fresh date to be out soon
June 21, 2025 3:38 am
Initially set for launch on May 29, the Axiom-4 mission has been postponed multiple times owing to problems in the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, oxygen leak in the rocket, inclement weather, and module repairs.
Explosion rocks Elon Musk's SpaceX base during Starship fire testing, halts launch preparations
June 19, 2025 12:07 pm
Footage circulating on social media show a massive fireball erupting from the site and engulfing the surrounding area in flames.
Axiom-4 launch delayed again; new date June 22, says Isro
June 19, 2025 3:13 am
Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Axiom-4 Mission Launch Date: The Axiom-4 mission’s launch has been delayed due to several issues, including a problem in the electrical harness of the Dragon spacecraft, a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, etc.
After multiple delays, Axiom-4 mission carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla to finally launch on June 19, says ISRO
June 14, 2025 12:22 pm
Shubhanshu Shukla is set to create history through the Axiom-4 mission by being the second Indian astronaut to go to space.
Axiom-4 mission: Indefinite delay due to leak on ISS, not oxygen leak on launch vehicle
June 14, 2025 9:11 am
“The revised launch schedule will be announced by NASA and Axiom after the activities and technical reviews are satisfactorily completed,” the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a statement.
Launch of Axiom-4 carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla delayed after technical snag hits Space X rocket
June 12, 2025 9:27 am
Axiom-4 mission delay update: This is the fourth time that the Axiom-4 mission stands delayed. Earlier, it was postponed to June 11 amid unfavourable weather conditions.
Axiom-4: Weather favourable, Shubhanshu Shukla space mission set for liftoff today
June 11, 2025 5:15 am
The Ax-4 mission is using Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket of SpaceX for the trip to the ISS, the world’s largest private space company
Axiom Mission 4 is set for launch with Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla onboard; here's all your questions answered
June 09, 2025 7:01 pm
The 39-year-old Indian Air Force pilot will be the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma, who undertook a spaceflight in 1984.
SpaceX's Starship spins out of control after flying past points of previous failures
May 28, 2025 10:00 am
SpaceX lost contact with the 232-foot lower-stage booster during its descent before it plunged into the sea, rather than making the controlled splashdown the company had planned.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship launched on 9th test flight, but it tumbles out of control
May 28, 2025 7:05 am
SpaceX launched the Starship system with a previously flown Super Heavy booster for the first time, aiming to achieve a key demonstration of its reusability.
