SpaceX

SpaceX is a private American spaceflight, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence company headquartered at the Starbase development site in Starbase, Texas. Founded in 2002, the company has advanced rocket propulsion, reusable launch vehicles, human spaceflight, and satellite constellation technology. As of 2026, SpaceX performs more orbital launches annually than any other launch provider, including private competitors and national programs such as the Chinese space program. SpaceX collaborates with NASA and the United States Armed Forces through governmental contracts.