Berger, Eric

Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX

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ISBN 13:
9780008445669
author:
Berger, Eric
format:
Paperback
publisher:
William Collins
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Business, Leadership, Business,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.95

Description

Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX The story of SpaceX is one of remarkable resilience and innovation. From its humble beginnings as a fledgling startup, the company has grown into a leading player in the aerospace industry. With a bold vision for the future of space exploration, SpaceX has achieved numerous milestones, including launching human beings into orbit and pioneering reusable rockets. But before it became a household name, SpaceX faced numerous challenges. With a small team of just over 200 employees and a limited budget of $100 million, the company had to overcome significant engineering hurdles to develop a workable rocket. In Liftoff, Eric Berger takes readers inside the wild early days of SpaceX, charting the company's first four launches of the Falcon 1 rocket and drawing upon exclusive interviews with key figures, including Elon Musk himself. This book offers a unique insight into the company's formative years, revealing the trials and tribulations that shaped SpaceX into the powerhouse it is today.

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