SpaceX, or Space Exploration Technologies Corp., is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk. Its primary mission is to reduce space transportation costs to enable the colonization of Mars and other space exploration endeavors. SpaceX is known for its development of the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, and Falcon Heavy rockets, as well as the Dragon spacecraft, which delivers cargo to the International Space Station (ISS). The company aims to advance rocket technology and has made significant strides in reusability, allowing rockets to be launched multiple times. SpaceX has also worked on the Starship spacecraft, intended for missions to the Moon and Mars. The company has garnered attention for its ambitious goals, successful launches, and contributions to the commercialization of space travel.