Elon Musk, SpaceX
According to SpaceX, its new rocket – the Falcon Heavy – will be the most powerful operational rocket in the world by a factor of two when it launches later this year. This new technology, as well as SpaceX’s ongoing commitment to reusable rockets, is testament to the company’s ongoing drive for innovation
The founder of PayPal has refused to rest on his laurels after cashing in on the payment system when it was sold to eBay in 2002. SpaceX, Musk’s current main interest, is a hugely ambitious, expansive project set up to explore outer space and, ultimately, allow people to live beyond the boundaries of Earth. Musk’s philosophy of research and pushing the limits of possibility define the company; his automotive firm, Tesla, works along the same lines, and has been widely praised for its progressive nature.