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SpaceX, or Space Exploration Technologies Corp., is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk in 2002. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX is known for its innovative technologies, including the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, and Falcon Heavy rockets, as well as the Dragon spacecraft. One of the notable achievements of SpaceX is the development of the first privately-funded liquid-fueled rocket (Falcon 1) to reach orbit. The company also pioneered the reuse of rocket boosters, significantly lowering launch costs. SpaceX has been involved in various missions, including cargo resupply to the International Space Station (ISS) and crewed missions through its Crew Dragon spacecraft. The company is a key player in the commercial space industry and has ambitious plans for future exploration, including the Starship program aimed at interplanetary travel.