SpaceX

Some of the key events about SpaceX

• 2002

  Founded as a private space exploration company with the goal of reducing space transportation costs
• 2006

  Secured a contract with NASA for the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program
• 2008

  Successfully launched the first privately developed liquid-fueled rocket to reach orbit, Falcon 1
• 2010

  Became the first private company to successfully launch, orbit, and recover a spacecraft
• 2012

  Achieved the first commercial spacecraft to deliver cargo to and from the International Space Station
• 2015

  Successfully landed an orbital class rocket stage on land for the first time
• 2015

  A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded during launch, destroying cargo bound for the International Space Station
• 2016

  Landed a rocket on a drone ship at sea for the first time
• 2016

  A Falcon 9 rocket exploded on the launch pad during a static fire test, destroying a $200 million satellite
• 2017

  Achieved the first reflight of an orbital class rocket
• 2018

  Successfully launched Falcon Heavy, the world's most powerful operational rocket
• 2018

  SpaceX faced criticism for launching a Tesla Roadster into space, viewed by some as a wasteful publicity stunt
• 2019

  The company laid off 10% of its workforce, citing the need to become a leaner company
• 2019

  SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation raised concerns among astronomers about light pollution and interference with observations
• 2020

  Became the first private company to send astronauts to the International Space Station
• 2020

  The company faced backlash for launching during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially putting employees at risk
• 2021

  Multiple Starship prototypes exploded during testing, raising concerns about the project's viability
• 2021

  SpaceX faced criticism for potential environmental impacts of its Boca Chica, Texas launch site on local wildlife
• 2022

  Reports emerged of sexual harassment allegations within the company, prompting internal investigations
• 2022

  Starlink terminals in Ukraine were turned off near the Crimean front, raising questions about the company's role in geopolitical conflicts

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