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Who is behind SpaceX?
SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company founded by entrepreneur Elon Musk. Its goal is to reduce space transportation costs and enable the colonisation of Mars. Starship is a key part of this vision, representing a fully reusable heavy-lift launch system designed to make space travel more routine and affordable.
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