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Liftoff

Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX
Book • 2021
Liftoff chronicles the turbulent beginnings of SpaceX, highlighting Elon Musk’s vision for space exploration and the company’s struggles and successes.

The book draws on exclusive interviews with former and current engineers, designers, mechanics, and executives, including Elon Musk.

It covers the first four launches of the Falcon 1 rocket, the challenges faced by the team, and the pivotal moments that transformed SpaceX into a leading-edge rocket company.

The narrative includes stories from various locations such as El Segundo, Texas ranchland, and the Kwajalein atoll, where SpaceX conducted its early launches.

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