SpaceX

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SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is a private American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Texas, it has become a dominant force in the global space industry.

The company is notable for its pioneering advancements in reusable rocket technology, which has significantly reduced the cost of access to space. Its achievements include developing the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles, the Dragon spacecraft for cargo and crew missions to the International Space Station, and the Starlink satellite constellation, which aims to provide global broadband internet coverage.

Recently, SpaceX has maintained a high launch cadence, with multiple missions occurring from the Florida coast. These launches frequently deploy new batches of Starlink satellites to expand its internet network. Concurrently, the company has been in the news for expanding Starlink's commercial aviation partnerships and for taking action to disable its service at fraudulent centers abroad.

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