SpaceX, Elon Musk

Can Tech Companies Thrive Without H-1B Visas? Elon Musk's SpaceX Sure Is
Musk has tried to make the case for H-1B visas as a vital tool to strengthen the U.S. economy even as his own SpaceX just had a banner year without them.
SpaceX's big year: The new records and feats Elon Musk's space company achieved in 2024
SpaceX launched 98 orbital missions in 2023, a new record for the company at the time — but it left that mark in the dust this year. The company's orbital tally in 2024, as of Dec. 23, is 131 — more than half the global total for the year.
How Elon Musk made SpaceX take off by giving employees stock options
SpaceX's earliest workers endured grueling hours, Elon Musk's tirades, and even dangerous conditions — in part because they had equity in the company.
Why Elon Musk doesn't have access to all of SpaceX's top secret work: report
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's security clearance level precludes him from accessing some of the company's most sensitive national security programs, according to a new report.
Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX saw massive growth in Texas in 2024
It's unclear if Elon Musk ever figured out how to wear a cowboy hat, but 2024 is the year the billionaire went all in on Texas. While Tesla laid off almost 2,700 Texas staffers in the spring as part of a global workforce shedding,
Elon Musk’s Ex-Wife Says He’d Give Up Everything for Space
Elon Musk risked his entire fortune to pursue his dream of making humanity multi-planetary through SpaceX. Justine Musk, his ex-wife, revealed that he was so dedicated to his vision that he was willing to move in with her parents if his endeavor failed.
Elon Musk’s Go-To Cost-Cutter Is Working for DOGE
From yogurt store operator to tunneling executive, longtime Musk employee Steve Davis is bringing his unusual talents to the ...
Elon Musk Is Creating His Own Texas Town. Hundreds Already Live There.
Employees of SpaceX have filed a formal petition to create the city of Starbase. Its first mayor would be a security manager ...
How Elon Musk spent 2024 getting richer and more powerful than ever
Elon Musk's wealth is skyrocketing. His alliance with Donald Trump has him poised to 2025 more powerful than ever before.
"Dire shortage": Elon Musk sparks MAGA backlash after calling for more immigrant workers
The Tesla CEO argues the U.S. needs to court top talent after financing the loudest anti-immigration run in decades.
Elon Musk's Business Ties to China—What to Know as MAGA Turns on Trump Ally
Elon Musk's years of business dealings in China through his electric car company, Tesla, are raising concerns among some Trump supporters.
Grimes claims she ‘bounced’ from ex Elon Musk, insists she ‘didn’t get dumped’
The singer made the clarification while engaging in a heated back-and-forth with outspoken rapper Azealia Banks on the Tesla ...
Elon Musk’s xAI lands $6B in new cash to fuel AI ambitions
Nevertheless, the deals — and xAI’s developer and consumer-facing products — have driven xAI’s revenue to around $100 million ...
Elon Musk has a new role in US politics — and his erratic style is unchanged
Laura Loomer has been kicked off lots of social media sites, including Twitter. After Elon Musk bought the service in 2022, ...
Elon Musk just got the best Christmas gift he could ask for
Elon Musk has a lot going on as 2024 winds to a close. The CEO of both Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX is finishing a busy year that ...