rockets

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But SpaceX isn't just about rockets – it's not even mainly about rockets.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Elon Musk-led company has combined its ability to pump out satellites and quickly launch rockets with savvy maneuvering of the Pentagon to secure high-value deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It designs rockets as well as manufacturing and launching its own and other people's satellites.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Larger rockets like SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, which can put almost 64 metric tons into low-Earth-orbit, can keep the cost per kilogram of cargo at about $1,500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

O’Dell’s father thought it was pretty amazing the rockets had flown at all and, after all, no harm had been done.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam