Elon Reeve Musk (/ ˈ iː l ɒ n m ʌ s k /; born June 28, 1971) is a businessman and conservative political figure known for his key roles in the automotive company Tesla, Inc. and the space company SpaceX.He is also known for his ownership of technology company X Corp. and his role in the founding of the Boring Company, xAI, Neuralink, and OpenAI.Musk is the wealthiest individual in the ...

1 day ago · The debut of Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket design vividly illustrated the contrast between Blue Origin’s “step by step, ferociously” approach and the “break it till you make it” philosophy that Elon Musk and SpaceX have embraced for the Starship-Super Heavy vehicles. Cat Hofacker analyzes the competing approaches, their origins and what’s at stake.

Jan 16, 2025 · Tesla and X boss Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, are gunning for top dog status in the commercial space business with their respective companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Jan 18, 2025 · Why Musk's SpaceX Has Grown Bigger, Faster And Cheaper Than Bezos' Blue Origin. While Jeff Bezos has spent $14 billion to achieve his first space launch, his billionaire rival has built a thriving ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Tech billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos were among those in attendance at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony in Washington. ... From left, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, TikTok CEO Shou Chew, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speak with each other at the conclusion of the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of ...

Jan 13, 2025 · "I want to die on Mars - just not on impact," Elon Musk once quipped. The Donald Trump ally, who is frequently pictured wearing an "Occupy Mars" shirt, has enjoyed relative dominance of the private space industry through his company SpaceX.

Jan 9, 2025 · Elon Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa. His first business venture was at the age of 12 when he sold the code for the PC space-fighting game Blastar for $500 (€460) to ...

Dec 21, 2024 · Elon Musk has had a year for the record books. His businesses have taken off, with Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, and Neuralink all touching new valuation highs. Their success has boosted Musk's net worth...

Dec 12, 2024 · Elon Musk is almost $200 billion richer than Jeff Bezos and worth more than Costco. His net worth hit $447 billion after Tesla stock jumped and SpaceX's valuation rose to $350 billion. Just five...

Dec 11, 2024 · A new $350 billion value for SpaceX helped to lift Musk’s net worth to a historic high—more than for any billionaire Forbes has ever tracked.