SpaceX
Some of the key events about SpaceX
- 2002Founded as a private space exploration company with the goal of reducing space transportation costs
- 2006Secured a contract with NASA for the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program
- 2008Successfully launched the first privately developed liquid-fueled rocket to reach orbit, Falcon 1
- 2010Became the first private company to successfully launch, orbit, and recover a spacecraft
- 2012Achieved the first commercial spacecraft to deliver cargo to and from the International Space Station
- 2015Successfully landed an orbital class rocket stage on land for the first time
- 2015A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded during launch, destroying cargo bound for the International Space Station
- 2016Landed a rocket on a drone ship at sea for the first time
- 2016A Falcon 9 rocket exploded on the launch pad during a static fire test, destroying a $200 million satellite
- 2017Achieved the first reflight of an orbital class rocket
- 2018Successfully launched Falcon Heavy, the world's most powerful operational rocket
- 2018SpaceX faced criticism for launching a Tesla Roadster into space, viewed by some as a wasteful publicity stunt
- 2019The company laid off 10% of its workforce, citing the need to become a leaner company
- 2019SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation raised concerns among astronomers about light pollution and interference with observations
- 2020Became the first private company to send astronauts to the International Space Station
- 2020The company faced backlash for launching during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially putting employees at risk
- 2021Multiple Starship prototypes exploded during testing, raising concerns about the project's viability
- 2021SpaceX faced criticism for potential environmental impacts of its Boca Chica, Texas launch site on local wildlife
- 2022Reports emerged of sexual harassment allegations within the company, prompting internal investigations
- 2022Starlink terminals in Ukraine were turned off near the Crimean front, raising questions about the company's role in geopolitical conflicts
Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.
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