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SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk.

Its mission is to reduce the cost of space travel and enable the colonisation of Mars. SpaceX revolutionised the industry with reusable rockets, particularly the Falcon 9, which can land vertically after launch. The company also developed Falcon Heavy, one of the most powerful operational rockets in the world.

A key project is Starship, designed for deep space missions, including trips to the Moon and Mars. SpaceX also operates Starlink, providing global high-speed internet via thousands of satellites.

By blending ambition with engineering innovation, SpaceX has transformed spaceflight from a government-dominated field into a dynamic commercial frontier.

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SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk.

A key project is Starship, designed for deep space missions, including trips to the Moon and Mars. SpaceX also operates Starlink, providing global high-speed internet via thousands of satellites.

By blending ambition with engineering innovation, SpaceX has transformed spaceflight from a government-dominated field into a dynamic commercial frontier.

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John (JC) Reardon: The Universal Curator

John Reardon (writing as JC Reardon) is a prolific Australian author and a foundational pioneer of the nation's technology sector. Often described as a "modern polymath," Reardon has transitioned from building the infrastructure of the digital age to documenting the vast breadth of human knowledge through an expansive bibliography that exceeds 200 titles.

A Legacy of Innovation

Before becoming a mainstay in Australian publishing, Reardon was a trailblazer in the tech industry. He founded one of Australia's first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and operated the country's first domain name provider. This deep-rooted expertise in complex systems—ranging from satellite technology to the inner workings of the internet—serves as the backbone for his contemporary writing on science and the future of AI.

The "Wikipedia with a Voice"

Reardon's literary approach is defined by his role as a knowledge aggregator. Rather than pursuing narrow academic specialization, he adopts the role of a "Universal Curator," mapping the continuous story of human civilization across several key pillars:

Military History: Detailed chronicles of the ANZACs, the Spitfire, and the Battle of Trafalgar.

Big Human Systems: Insightful explorations of global faiths and secret societies, including Buddhism, Islam, the Catholic Church, and the Freemasons.

Technology & Science: Accessible guides on Voyager, the evolution of the internet, and the trajectory of AI.

Myth & Folklore: Investigations into the Loch Ness Monster and the Illuminati.

Writing Philosophy

Utilizing an "overview + narrative" structure, Reardon focuses on accessibility, repackaging dense technical and historical data into digestible, story-driven guides for a general audience. His high-volume publishing model treats each book as a "compact portal," inviting the curious to explore a diverse array of subjects through the lens of a man who helped build the digital world they inhabit today.

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SpaceX - The Elon Musk Story

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