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Legally known as '''Space Exploration Technologies Corporation''', '''SpaceX''' is a [[NewSpace]] company in the [[Aerospace]] industry. | |||
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The company was founded in 2002 by the entrepreneur [[Elon Musk]]. Elon Musk was the founder of [[PayPal]] and the proceeds from that creation was used to start '''SpaceX'''. | |||
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Revision as of 08:29, 23 April 2007
Legally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, SpaceX is a NewSpace company in the Aerospace industry.
- Space Exploration Technologies
- 1310 East Grand Avenue
- El Segundo, CA 90245
Company Heritage
The company was founded in 2002 by the entrepreneur Elon Musk. Elon Musk was the founder of PayPal and the proceeds from that creation was used to start SpaceX.
Products and Services
- Merlin Engine - A medium thrust LOX / Kerosene rocket motor. The propellant, of the Merlin engine, is fed via a single shaft, dual impeller turbo-pump using a gas generator cycle. The turbo-pump is also used for hydraulic power during launch. The working hydraulic fluid is the kerosine fuel, saving weight and reducing system complexity.
- Falcon 1 - A two stage to orbit rocket using one Merlin engine on the first stage.
- Length: 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Width: 1.7 m (5.5 ft)
- Mass: 38,555 kg (85 klbs)
- Liftoff Thrust: 454 kN (102 klbf)
- Falcon 9 - A nine engine rocket.
Historical Events
First Falcon 1 Launch
COTS contract with NASA
Second Falcon 1 Launch
Joint Ventures and Partnerships
With NASA
Future Plans
Launchs
External Links
References
Media & Articles
- Interview with Elon Musk and VP of Development Operations (NasaSpaceFlight.com, January 20, 2006)
- Broadcast interviews with Elon Musk about SpaceX (The Space Show)