Hawthorne, CA
Headquarters
About SpaceX
Founded by Elon Musk in 2002, SpaceX is a private aerospace company with a bold mission: to revolutionize space technology and make life multiplanetary. Based in Hawthorne, California, SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft — most notably the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX was the first private company to send astronauts to the International Space Station and is pioneering the development of Starship, a fully reusable super heavy-lift launch vehicle intended for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Starlink: Global Internet Coverage
One of SpaceX’s most commercially promising ventures is Starlink — a global broadband internet service delivered via a growing constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. With over 7,900 satellites launched as of 2025, Starlink is reshaping internet access, especially in rural and underserved regions.
Investor Backing & Strategic Importance
SpaceX has raised over $6.8 billion from investors such as Google, Founders Fund, Fidelity, Bank of America, and NASA, reflecting its strategic significance in the U.S. space economy. The company is also a frequent recipient of NASA and U.S. military contracts.
Leadership
Elon Musk serves as CEO and Chief Engineer, driving the vision and innovation at SpaceX. Bret Johnsen, the CFO, oversees the company’s financial operations.
Private Company
Founded in 2002
Starlink & Mars Mission