SpaceX Facts and Statistics (2026): Launches, Starlink, Valuation, and More

Last Updated on: February 19th, 2026

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Below is a regularly updated reference page of verified SpaceX facts and statistics with sources. Wherever SpaceX does not publish a metric directly (for example, valuation and some headcount figures), this page uses reputable third-party reporting and clearly labels it as such.

SpaceX Statistics and Facts

Quick takeaways

  • Founded: 2002. (SpaceX)
  • Headquarters: SpaceX announced a headquarters move from Hawthorne, California to Starbase, Texas in July 2024 (while major operations remain in multiple locations). (Los Angeles Times)
  • 2024 Falcon-family launches: 134 launches (Falcon 9 + Falcon Heavy). (Launch log overview)
  • 2025 orbital launches: 165 launches (Space.com reporting). (Space.com)
  • Starlink scale (reported milestone): SpaceX launched its 10,000th Starlink satellite in October 2025; The Verge reported ~8,608 operational at that time. (The Verge)
  • Private-market valuation (reported): a 2024 tender offer was reported to value SpaceX at about $350 billion. (Yahoo Finance)

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Reported SpaceX valuation (private tender offer):

~$350 billion (reported December 2024 tender offer discussions)

Employees (reported):

Public headcount figures vary by source and time; one widely cited reference lists 13,000+ employees (reported for September 2023). (Reference overview)

Launch vehicles in active operational use (current era):

Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy are the company’s operational orbital launch vehicles, with ongoing Starship development and testing. (SpaceX)

Falcon 9 list price (published):

SpaceX’s published Falcon 9 pricing has commonly been listed around the $60M–$70M range for recent years depending on mission details (pricing changes and mission requirements can affect actual contract values). (Falcon 9 pricing overview)

Launch cadence

Falcon-family launches in 2024:

SpaceX conducted 134 Falcon-family launches in 2024 (Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy), per compiled launch logs. (Falcon launch list)

SpaceX orbital launches in 2025 (record year):

Space.com reported SpaceX completed 165 orbital launches in 2025. (Space.com)

Recent operational note (Feb 2026):

Reuters reported SpaceX temporarily grounded Falcon 9 flights in early February 2026 after an “off-nominal condition” involving the second stage following a Starlink mission. (Reuters)

10,000th Starlink satellite launched (milestone):

The Verge reported SpaceX launched its 10,000th Starlink satellite in October 2025 and estimated roughly 8,608 were operational at that time. (The Verge)

Notes on sourcing

  • No forecasts: This page intentionally excludes “targets” and “projections” (for example, historical Mars target dates) and uses only confirmed milestones or reputable reporting.
  • Company vs. third-party: When SpaceX does not publish a number directly (for example, valuation and some headcount figures), the statistic is labeled as reported and sourced to reputable outlets.
  • For readers: This is an informational page and is not investment advice.

Sources & references



Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. Most of these fun facts come from internet reports and may not be official tallies. No information contained on DMR should be relied upon to make investment decisions. Basically, this is the best I can find and I don’t guarantee anything to be 100%.