SpaceX

SpaceX, or Space Exploration Technologies Corp., founded in 2002, is an American space technology company and a dominant launch provider. It designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, including the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Dragon spacecraft, and Starship. SpaceX partners with organizations like NASA and the United States Armed Forces and is known for its advancements in reusable launch vehicles, human spaceflight, and satellite constellation technology like Starlink. Key words: launch provider, reusable rockets, space exploration, Starlink, Falcon, Dragon, Starship, NASA.

commercialFounded 2002

Hawthorne, California, United States

www.spacex.com

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COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Mission is associated with SpaceX.

GeneralValue 2.0Jan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: First image of 2026 with my new R6 Mark III ! 😍 Packed up and traveled two hours out of San Antonio, TX to witness my first Falcon 9 plume. COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Mission @SpaceX @elonmusk @LaunchHeavenX

The primary rationale for lowering the orbits of SpaceX satellites is to reduce the probability of collisions in congested orbital bands.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Jan 3, 2026Beijing Warns UN of ‘Safety and Security’ Risks from Starlink Expansion

SpaceX is fueling its Falcon 9 rocket at pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

GeneralValue 3.0Jan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: SpaceX is now fueling its Falcon 9 rocket at pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Liftoff of the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation satellite is set for 6:09 p.m. PST (9:09 p.m. EST / 0209 UTC). Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_0BDH2QK7M

SpaceX conducted a launch from California.

GeneralValue 1.5Jan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: SpaceX launch from California. My view from 20 miles away through clouds.

SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket with the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation satellite.

PlanValue 4.0Jan 2, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: The first orbital launch of 2026 is just a few hours away. @SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket w/the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation satellite for @ASI_spazio and @MinisteroDifesa. Liftoff is scheduled for 6:09 p.m. PST (9:09 p.m. EST / 0209 UTC). 📰: https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/01/02/live-coverage-spacex-opens-2026-with-launch-of-cosmo-skymed-earth-observation-satellite-for-italy/

SpaceX Starlink increased satellite and user-kit production in 2025.

GrowthValue 3.5Jan 2, 2026Starlink: Here’s what we did in 2025, & what’s up in 2026: 10x downlink/24x uplink boost; lowering orbit for solar minimum

SpaceX Starlink reduced satellite jitter in 2025.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.2Jan 2, 2026Starlink: Here’s what we did in 2025, & what’s up in 2026: 10x downlink/24x uplink boost; lowering orbit for solar minimum

SpaceX Starlink plans to lower its satellites' orbit for solar minimum in 2026.

PlanValue 4.2Jan 2, 2026Starlink: Here’s what we did in 2025, & what’s up in 2026: 10x downlink/24x uplink boost; lowering orbit for solar minimum

The ESA astronaut trained with instructors and the SpaceX and Houston control center teams.

GeneralValue 1.8Jan 2, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: _-_ Diary of an ESA astronaut _-_ {USA 🇺🇸} Training weeks 77, 78 & 79 🧑‍🚀 Crew training with @SpaceX teams. We rehearsed nominal, contingency, and emergency scenarios across all phases of dynamic flight – over and over! Launch, free flight in orbit, docking, undocking, reentry, splashdown and recovery. Sometimes we train with only our instructors; other times we train with the Space X (MCC-X) and Houston (MCC-H) control center teams – mission director, “core”/“capcom”, systems engineers, etc. -> everyone who will be behind console on the day of the event! It is fascinating to see everyone working together. 🤩 One class with Don Pettit in the full scale ISS mockup. Thank you so much, @astro_Pettit, for sharing all your tips & tricks. It’s a privilege to learn from an astronaut with so much experience! ✅ Remote training with @JAXA_en teams to ensure we can work efficiently in Kibo, the Japanese module onboard the ISS. We refreshed our memory on some procedures, and deepened our understanding of some experiments. 🩺 Medical emergencies: we rehearsed key procedures. Practice is key should any medical issues arise. I also did another blood draw on myself! 📷 SpaceX/NASA/ESA: with my amazing commander @Astro_Jessica 🤩🤗 #εpsilon #crew12

SpaceX Starlink achieved a 10x downlink and 24x uplink boost in 2025.

CapabilityValue 4.2Jan 2, 2026Starlink: Here’s what we did in 2025, & what’s up in 2026: 10x downlink/24x uplink boost; lowering orbit for solar minimum

The ESA astronaut trained with SpaceX teams during training weeks 77, 78, and 79.

PlanValue 1.8Jan 2, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: _-_ Diary of an ESA astronaut _-_ {USA 🇺🇸} Training weeks 77, 78 & 79 🧑‍🚀 Crew training with @SpaceX teams. We rehearsed nominal, contingency, and emergency scenarios across all phases of dynamic flight – over and over! Launch, free flight in orbit, docking, undocking, reentry, splashdown and recovery. Sometimes we train with only our instructors; other times we train with the Space X (MCC-X) and Houston (MCC-H) control center teams – mission director, “core”/“capcom”, systems engineers, etc. -> everyone who will be behind console on the day of the event! It is fascinating to see everyone working together. 🤩 One class with Don Pettit in the full scale ISS mockup. Thank you so much, @astro_Pettit, for sharing all your tips & tricks. It’s a privilege to learn from an astronaut with so much experience! ✅ Remote training with @JAXA_en teams to ensure we can work efficiently in Kibo, the Japanese module onboard the ISS. We refreshed our memory on some procedures, and deepened our understanding of some experiments. 🩺 Medical emergencies: we rehearsed key procedures. Practice is key should any medical issues arise. I also did another blood draw on myself! 📷 SpaceX/NASA/ESA: with my amazing commander @Astro_Jessica 🤩🤗 #εpsilon #crew12

USSOCOM indicated willingness to work with third-party integrators to facilitate hardware integration for the Starlink/Starshield terminals.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.0Jan 1, 2026USSOCOM Explores Starlink and Starshield Integration for AC-130J Gunships

SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 rocket 165 times in 2025.

GeneralGrowthValue 3.0Jan 1, 2026スペースX、2025年は165回の「ファルコン 9」打ち上げ–スターリンク利用者は900万人超

Globalstar intends to file a formal petition to deny SpaceX’s September application by the applicable regulatory deadline.

LegalValue 2.9Jan 1, 2026Globalstar Briefs FCC on $1B C-3 Network, Readies Legal Challenge to SpaceX

SpaceX conducted 5 flight tests of the next-generation large rocket Starship in 2025.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5Jan 1, 2026スペースX、2025年は165回の「ファルコン 9」打ち上げ–スターリンク利用者は900万人超

T-Mobile US is beta testing a similar service with SpaceX’s Starlink.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 3.2Jan 1, 2026AT&T, AST SpaceMobile Advance Satellite-to-Cell Expansion Following BlueBird 6 Deployment

SpaceX is developing an improved version of Starship called Starship Version 3.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.0Jan 1, 2026スペースX、2025年は165回の「ファルコン 9」打ち上げ–スターリンク利用者は900万人超

SpaceX completed 165 Falcon launches in 2023.

GrowthPlanGeneralValue 3.5Dec 31, 2025RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Congratulations to the entire SpaceX team for completing 165 Falcon launches and five Starship flight tests this year, all continuing to help pave the way to making life multiplanetary!

The launch will be conducted by ASI (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana) and SpaceX.

RelationshipsValue 3.5Dec 31, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Now targeting Friday, January 2 for launch of the @ASI_Spazio COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission from California→ http://spacex.com/launches/cosmo-skymedfm3

SpaceX conducted five Starship flight tests in 2023.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Dec 31, 2025RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Congratulations to the entire SpaceX team for completing 165 Falcon launches and five Starship flight tests this year, all continuing to help pave the way to making life multiplanetary!

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