Photo Gallery Revolutionizing the Rocket Industry
An artist's rendition of SpaceX's BFR craft. Within 10 years, the company has revolutionized astronautics, especially through its inexpensive pricing for launching satellites. Within five years, the company wants to finish building a new spaceship capable of traveling to the moon and Mars.
The launch of a "Falcon 9" rocket from Cape Canaveral. SpaceX's current workhorse, this rocket model flies cargo missions to the International Space Station for NASA. It also carries satellites into space for commercial clients and the U.S. government.
The landing of a "Falcon 9" first-stage rocket. Because SpaceX can recover and reuse launch vehicles, it can dramatically reduce the cost of space travel and exploration.
Construction of a "Dragon" capsule for astronauts, seen in a clean room in Hawthorne, California. Until now, SpaceX has not flown any manned missions. Soon, however, it is scheduled to ferry NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
SpaceX's new space suit design. The company may not have flown any manned missions yet, but its futuristic uniforms are ready to go.
Launch of a "Falcon Heavy," currently the world's most powerful rocket.
The payload for the very first launch of a "Falcon Heavy" rocket was a bright red Tesla with a SpaceX space suit-wearing puppet behind the wheel, called "Starman."
Smoke billows from a failed "Falcon 9" rocket launch in Cape Canaveral in September 2016. Revolutionizing space travel and exploration hasn't been without its hiccups -- or in this case, massive infernos.
Failed launch of a "Falcon 9" in June 2015. The "Dragon" capsule was supposed to carry provisions and supplies to the International Space Station, but it exploded two minutes after launch.
Another artist's rendition of the SpaceX's planned BFR craft. The company is known for its ambitious deadlines. However, these have often proven to be overly optimistic.
