How did a shaky startup defy expectations and become the world's leading spaceflight company? Get the untold story of the team of game-changers, led by a well-known billionaire, who are sending NASA astronauts to space—and just might carry the human race to Mars. One company dominates the modern space industry: SpaceX, founded by controversial entrepreneur Elon Musk in 2002, now sending more payloads into orbit than the rest of the world combined.

But Musk didn't do it alone; the saga of SpaceX is the story of a diverse cadre of true believers in the limitless potential of space travel. For the first time, Reentry relates the definitive chronicle of how this daring team was able to redefine what it takes to reach the stars. With Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist Eric Berger, author of Liftoff , as your guide, you'll accompany SpaceX's innovative thinkers during their toughest trials and most audacious moments, including: - Creating the first orbital rockets that land by themselves and fly again - Transporting a 120-foot rocket from Texas to Florida - Recovering from a "Hell's Bells" accident before the first Falcon Heavy launch - Frantically searching the ocean for the first rocket that splashed down intact - Identifying the twenty-dollar part that led to a rocket exploding in flight - Slicing up an engine days before it launched into space From launchpad explosions to a pernicious cricket infestation to the demanding management style of Musk himself, the rise of SpaceX was beset with challenges and far from inevitable.

Find out how the startup beat the odds and flew high enough to outpace their rivals... and where they're going next.

In a world where the final frontier seemed stagnant, SpaceX reignited humankind's passion for space exploration with a revolutionary approach. Led by the visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk, this groundbreaking company embarked on a daring mission to transform space travel. The book Reentry delves into the relentless pursuit of innovation that led to the birth of reusable rockets, heralding a second space age.

It captures the exhilarating journey of pushing technological boundaries, overcoming failures, and the unwavering determination that reshaped our dreams of interplanetary exploration.

SpaceX revolutionized space travel with its pioneering reusable rocket technology. Elon Musk's visionary leadership propelled SpaceX into redefining the future of space exploration. Reentry depicts a compelling narrative of ambition innovation and overcoming unprecedented challenges.

The book chronicles the meteoric rise of SpaceX a relatively young company that boldly challenged established aerospace giants. With Elon Musk at the helm SpaceX's audacious goal of transforming space travel through reusable rockets faced daunting obstacles and skepticism. Reentry paints a vivid picture of SpaceX's relentless pursuit of innovation and competitive edge highlighting the culture of experimentation and risk-taking ingrained by Musk.

Readers are taken behind the scenes to witness the trials errors and surprising triumphs that validated Musk's vision and pushed humanity closer to the stars. From the successful return of the Falcon 9 booster to the historic launch of the Crew Dragon SpaceX shattered long-held barriers in the industry.

The book offers an unprecedented look into SpaceX's culture of innovation showing how bold ideas can challenge industries With captivating storytelling it reveals the human side of technological breakthroughs focusing on the people behind the innovations Reentry provides a comprehensive exploration of the technical and strategic decisions that distinguish SpaceX from its competitors.