Space X and Commercial Space

SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp, founded 2002 by Elon Musk) has transformed the space industry by developing reusable rockets — the Falcon 9's first stage lands itself on a drone ship after launch, reducing launch costs by 90%. SpaceX launches 60% of all satellites globally. The Starship (the world's most powerful rocket, capable of lifting 150 tonnes to orbit) is being developed for missions to the Moon and Mars. SpaceX's Falcon 9 has the world's best launch success record (2019 landings, 20+ reuses of some boosters). Starlink has deployed 6,000+ satellites — the largest constellation ever — providing internet to 2 million subscribers in 100+ countries, including crucial connectivity to Ukraine during Russia's invasion. NASA's Artemis program (returning humans to the Moon) selected Starlink's lunar variant as the lunar lander. The Crew Dragon spacecraft has carried astronauts to the ISS for both NASA and commercial customers.