SpaceX

SpaceX, founded in 2002 by Elon Musk in the United States, is a private civilian aerospace manufacturer and space transport company headquartered in Starbase, Texas. Key activities include developing reusable rockets like Falcon 9 and Starship, spacecraft such as Dragon and Crew Dragon, and satellite constellations like Starlink. Notable achievements: first privately-funded rocket to orbit (Falcon 1, 2008), first private spacecraft to ISS (2012), first private astronauts to ISS (2020), and leading global orbital launches as of 2026. It partners with NASA and U.S. military via contracts. No direct involvement in UAP/UFO research or government programs identified in sources. Current status: operational leader in commercial spaceflight, advancing Mars colonization goals.