Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles. Credit...Brandon Celi Supported by By Erin Griffith and ...

The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found. Credit...David Plunkert Supported ...

SpaceX's Starship rocket, intended for missions to the moon and Mars, has seen both explosive failures and major milestones since its first test flight. The fully reusable rocket is the largest and ...

Previous tests have seen both successes, like deploying satellites, and failures, including multiple explosions. Elon Musk's company aims to use the vehicle for future human missions to the moon and ...