Tom Mueller was the first employee at SpaceX, a company he co-founded with Elon Musk in 2002. Now, more than two decades later, the company is about to make its public market debut with an estimated worth of more than $1.8 trillion.
In an interview with the BBC's Michelle Fleury, Mueller reflected on the company's journey from its early days to this monumental milestone. "I was employee number one," he said.
“SpaceX co-founder Tom Mueller recalls being 'employee number one' as the company prepares for a $1.8 trillion market debut.”
The space exploration firm, which began with a small team and a bold vision to reduce the cost of space travel, has grown into a global powerhouse. Its valuation of over $1.8 trillion makes it one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Mueller's role as both co-founder and first employee gives him a unique perspective on the company's evolution. He witnessed firsthand the challenges and triumphs that defined SpaceX's path to becoming a leader in the aerospace industry.
The upcoming initial public offering marks a new chapter for SpaceX, allowing public investors to own a piece of the company that has revolutionized space technology. For Mueller, seeing the company reach this point is a testament to the vision shared with Musk more than 20 years ago.
As the market debut approaches, attention will be on how investors value the company and what the future holds for SpaceX's ambitious projects, including missions to Mars and satellite internet services.