Tom Mueller

American aerospace engineer and rocket engine designer

Thomas John Mueller is an American aerospace engineer and rocket engine designer. He was employee No.1 of SpaceX and is the founder and now CEO of Impulse Space.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Tom Mueller (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Mar 11, 1961.1

About

Mueller is best known for his engineering work on the Merlin, Draco, Super Draco and TR-106 rocket engines. He is considered one of the world's leading spacecraft propulsion experts and holds several United States patents for propulsion technology. As of June 2026, he is worth US$2.2 billion according to Forbes.

From Wikipedia’s article on Tom Mueller, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

  • SpaceXChief technology officer Sep 2016 to Nov 20203
  • SpaceXChief technology officer May 2014 to Sep 20163
  • SpaceXVice president May 2002 to May 20143

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