Elon Musk and the SpaceX strategy SpaceX could be the internet service provider for the globe, and Tesla will be its first customer Gavin Sheridan July 23, 2017 Elon Musk, billionaire founder of Tesla: designs on the future Previous Next Image 1 of 3 CAPE CANAVERAL, FL - APRIL 29: People look on as a SpaceX rocket sits on launch pad 39A as it is prepared for the NROL-76 launch on April 29, 2017 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. SpaceX will attempt to deliver a classified payload to orbit and liftoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET from Kennedy Space Center. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Photo by Eoin O'Hara Image 2 of 3 Photo by Eoin O'Hara Image 3 of 3 LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, June 7, 2014: CEO & Chief Product Architect Elon Musk plugs in a Supercharger to a right-hand drive Model S at the UK launch of Tesla Motors' Model S electric car at the Crystal. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda) Photo by Eoin O'Hara More Tech Tech LATEST NEWS20:44Business owner resigns as Labour councillor after WRC awards former employee €11,00019:50Tetrarch puts five-star Mount Juliet hotel on the market19:39Profits at Bank of America’s Irish arm surge16:47Flight risk: ten tips to get the best travel insurance this summer16:39Dublin Bus boss Billy Hann’s Diary: Keeping city moving while finding time for a laugh or two15:40Pitching for office: Limerick mayoral candidates tout credentials as campaign heats up