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SpaceX

American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company

SpaceX, founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, aims to reduce space transportation costs and establish a colony on Mars. It operates Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy rockets, Dragon, and Starship spacecraft. SpaceX's Starlink subsidiary offers internet service through a large satellite constellation. The company is developing Starship, a super heavy-lift launch system for interplanetary spaceflight. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in space exploration and is valued at around $180 billion.

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1989
Founding of SpaceX
SpaceX, an aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company, was founded in 1989.
2002
SpaceX
SpaceX is a private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk.
2002-03-14
SpaceX establishment
SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, was established in 2002 with the goal of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human colonization of Mars through innovative space exploration initiatives.
2002-03-14
SpaceX founded
SpaceX, also known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk on March 14, 2002. It is known for its ambitious goals in space exploration and innovation.
2008-09-28
Falcon 1's First Successful Launch
On September 28, 2008, Falcon 1 achieved its first successful launch from Omelek Island in the Marshall Islands. This marked the first successful orbital launch by a privately funded company, signifying a significant shift in the space industry.
2010-06-04
Falcon 9 First Flight
Falcon 9, SpaceX's two-stage rocket, made its maiden flight on June 4, 2010. It is designed to transport satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit.
2012-05-22
SpaceX Dragon's First Mission to the International Space Station
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft made history by becoming the first commercial spacecraft to dock with the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight.
2015-12-21
First Successful Falcon 9 Landing
SpaceX achieved a major milestone with the first successful landing of a Falcon 9 rocket back on Earth. This marked a significant advancement in reusable space launch vehicles and paved the way for cost-effective space travel.
2016-04-08
Falcon 9 Launch of Dragon Spacecraft
On April 8, 2016, the Falcon 9 rocket launched the Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first stage returned and landed on the 'Of Course I Still Love You' droneship.
2017-03-30
First Reflight of Orbital Class Rocket
On March 30, 2017, SpaceX achieved the world’s first reflight of an orbital class rocket. Following delivery of the payload, the Falcon 9 first stage returned to Earth for the second time.
2018-02-06
Falcon Heavy Maiden Launch
Falcon Heavy, the most powerful operational rocket in the world, had its first successful launch on February 6, 2018. It is designed to carry humans into space and support missions to the Moon and Mars.
2018-02-07
Falcon Heavy First Flight
On February 7, 2018, Falcon Heavy made its first launch to orbit, successfully landing 2 of its 3 boosters.
2019-08-29
Starlink Mission
On August 29, 2019, the Starlink Mission took place. It was a mission to launch a large number of satellites into space as part of SpaceX's plan to provide global internet coverage.
2019-12-17
Starlink Mission
On December 17, 2019, the Starlink Mission was launched by SpaceX to deploy a constellation of satellites for global internet coverage.
2020-01-19
Crew Dragon Launch Escape Demonstration
On January 19, 2020, SpaceX conducted a successful launch escape demonstration for the Crew Dragon spacecraft, showcasing its safety features for future crewed missions.
2020-04-17
Crew Demo-2 Mission
The Crew Demo-2 mission, conducted on April 17, 2020, marked the first crewed test flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station, demonstrating the capability of the spacecraft to transport astronauts.
2020-05-30
Crew Dragon Demo-2 Mission
The Crew Dragon spacecraft, developed by SpaceX, successfully transported NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on May 30, 2020, marking the first crewed orbital flight operated by a private company.
2020-08-02
Starship Takes Flight
The Starship took flight on August 2, 2020.
2020-08-19
SpaceX's valuation increased to US$46 billion after a US$1.9 billion funding round
On August 19, 2020, after a US$1.9 billion funding round, SpaceX's valuation increased to US$46 billion, signifying the company's remarkable growth and financial success.
2021-01-24
Starship SN9 High-Altitude Flight Test
On January 24, 2021, SpaceX conducted the high-altitude flight test of Starship SN9, a prototype spacecraft designed for future missions to Mars and beyond.
2021-02-15
Starship SN10 High-Altitude Flight Test
On February 15, 2021, SpaceX conducted a high-altitude flight test of its Starship SN10 prototype, aiming for a successful landing which unfortunately ended in a crash.
2021-03-30
Starship SN11 High-Altitude Flight Test
On March 30, 2021, the Starship SN11 underwent a high-altitude flight test.
2021-04-16
Starship HLS Wins Artemis Program Contract
On 16 April 2021, Starship HLS won the contract and will play a critical role in the Artemis program, highlighting SpaceX's pivotal involvement in advancing space exploration.
2021-04-28
Dragon Returns to Earth
On April 28, 2021, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully returned to Earth after completing its mission to the International Space Station.
2021-05-04
Starlink Mission
On May 4, 2021, SpaceX launched the Starlink mission, aiming to expand its satellite internet constellation.
2021-05-26
Starlink Mission
The Starlink Mission took place on May 26, 2021.
2021-07-16
SpaceX Acquires Swarm Technologies
On 16 July 2021, SpaceX entered an agreement to acquire Swarm Technologies, a private company building a low Earth orbit satellite constellation for communications with Internet of things (IoT) devices, highlighting the company's strategic expansion and technological advancements.
2021-08-29
CRS-23 Mission
On August 29, 2021, the CRS-23 Mission took place.
2021-09-15
Private Spaceflight Chartered by Jared Isaacman
On September 15, 2021, billionaire Jared Isaacman chartered a private spaceflight with three other passengers and spent three days in space. The mission was part of a charitable effort to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and it led to over $243 million in donations. The spaceflight was the first crewed mission to reach orbit without any professional astronauts on board.
2021-09-18
Inspiration4 Mission
The Inspiration4 mission, launched on September 18, 2021, was the first all-civilian mission to orbit the Earth, raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
2021-12-09
Starlink Mission
The Starlink mission took place on December 9, 2021.
2021-12-13
SpaceX Carbon Dioxide Removal Program
On 13 December 2021, company CEO Elon Musk announced that SpaceX was starting a carbon dioxide removal program, showcasing the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation.
2022-01-18
DRAGON RETURNS TO EARTH FOR CRS-24 MISSION
On January 18, 2022, the Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth after completing the CRS-24 mission.
2022-02-02
NROL-87 Mission
On February 2, 2022, SpaceX launched the NROL-87 Mission.
2022-04-27
Crew-4 Mission
SpaceX launches Crew-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) with a new team of astronauts.
2022-04-29
Starlink Mission
SpaceX launches a Starlink mission to deploy more satellites for their internet constellation.
2022-06-08
Starlink Mission
The Starlink Mission is set to take place on June 8, 2022. It is a crucial launch for expanding global internet coverage through satellite constellations.
2022-08-09
Starlink Mission
A Starlink mission took place on August 9, 2022.
2022-08-12
Starlink Mission
A Starlink mission took place on August 12, 2022.
2022-08-19
Starlink Mission
On August 19, 2022, the Starlink Mission took place.
2022-10-20
Starlink Mission
On October 20, 2022, the Starlink Mission took place.
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