The story of SpaceX

American rocket and spacecraft company founded by Elon Musk in 2002.

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SpaceX. American rocket and spacecraft company founded by Elon Musk in 2002.

2002

Since May 2002: Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX.

18 Aug 2006

NASA awarded a contract to SpaceX. $278M, Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) demonstration.

A funded Space Act Agreement with milestone payments rather than a conventional procurement contract.

SpaceX, board members: Kimbal Musk.

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