SpaceX

Mars has a very harsh environment not yet suitable for humans. However, compared to other planets in space, Mars is humanity's best chance at attempting to colonize. The colonization of the Red Planet is drawing near due to many different space venturing companies coming together. Furthermore to this topic, large debate is only rising since the opinions of many are strikingly divided. "Mars today, despite its subzero temperatures (on average -63°C), thin non-radiation and savage global dust…

to invest their money in it. This private sector is expanding so, there are parties that criticize the exploration of commercial use. However, there are beneficial results if companies fund toward this industry. Big corporations such as Boeing and SpaceX have partnered up with NASA and their projects providing major outcomes and a flourish within the age of commercial space programs. The progression in the space industry will aid in the determination if this field will become a major player in…

The fate of the world changed when the space race happened in the mid 1900’s. The space race was really important because it helped make headway in space discovery. There might not be space stations or satellites if it didn’t happen. Not only was it a competition between different countries, but it helped scientists from all over the world learn more about outer space! The Space Race Era took place between 1957 and 1990. President Eisenhower created NASA in 1958 and the mission was to advance…

I consider Elon Musk to be one of the greatest CEOs of our time. He was the founder of Zip2, an online directory service, and PayPal. Musk is presently CEO and CTO of Tesla Motors, a manufacturer of electric vehicles, and SpaceX, a designer of space transport services. Through my analysis of Musk’s exploits, I conclude that his strength as a leader is threefold: his ability to inspire others with his vision, his unwavering motivation to seek profitability through sustainability and purpose, and…

Humans are inquisitive creatures who have reached beyond the stars to satisfy their curiosity. In particular, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a government agency that oversees U.S. aeronautics and aerospace programs and research, wants to “reach for new heights and reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind” (Wilson). NASA has been a national icon for space exploration for nearly 60 years (Simpson). In the 20th century, the U.S. engaged in the space race, a…

The ability for larger companies to launch satellites is way cheaper than the past thanks to reusable rockets from spaceX. Elon Musk a genius of today, owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company is changing the world with all of his companies. Tesla is working to stop pollution by making affordable electric cars. Though it will only bring population down by 50% if successful is a huge deal…

occurred not long after. One of the pre-launch tests performed by SpaceX on every Falcon launch is called the “static fire” test. During this test, rocket is completely fueled and the engines are ignited for approximately 1 second. On this failure, the rocket was being fueled in preparation for a static fire test when out of nowhere the rocket exploded. The explosion destroyed the rocket and badly damaged the launch pad. If SpaceX wants to keep their status with NASA and continue as a…

remarkable vision, and in doing so, founded SpaceX. Elon Musk recognized that for humanity to survive it must branch out into the cosmos and create colonies on other planets. However, in the short term, Musk’s first goal with SpaceX was to reduce the cost of space travel and subsequent rocket technology. This required Musk to convince investors of his vision of the future of space travel, a no easy task. As quoted from Blazek (2016), “Dolly Singh, former HR head at SpaceX, says about Elon Musk,…

included the Orbital Sciences Corporation, Blue Origin, Boeing, Sierra Nevada, and SpaceX (Urry). It was SpaceX that received the contract and became the first private company to return from orbit and to supply the ISS. The company is also planning to begin carrying crew to the space station, and is working to significantly lower the cost of space travel, all while making a profit (“About SpaceX: Company”). SpaceX has already proved that a private space program is possible, and that it can be…

It’s official; Elon Musk and SpaceX have sent a car into space. In Cape Canaveral, Florida the world’s first car in space took off on its journey beyond Mars. Musk’s car, a Tesla Roadster was the fastest car ever in space. The car flew in the Falcon Heavy Rocket, “the most powerful rocket flying these days” says Newsela. If all goes to plan, the Roadster can go all the way to the asteroid belt in between Jupiter and Mars. Elon Musk stated that the car traveled farther than expected and the car…