SpaceX is a commercial space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, with Gwynne Shotwell serving as president and COO. It employs over 13,000 people and has a valuation of almost $180 billion. SpaceX launches satellites, cargo, and astronauts into orbit, and has transported astronauts to the International Space Station multiple times for NASA and Axiom Space. SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service generated estimated revenue of nearly $8.2 billion in 2024. Musk owns an estimated 42% stake in SpaceX.