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JULY 18, 2017

The list of technology startups in Southern California who are "unicorns"--valued at more than $1 billion--surprisingly, might not be who you think, and in the sectors you might expect. and no, there aren't any entertainment-technology companies anywhere in sight). Did we miss your favorite Southern California unicorn?

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Southern California Orange County SpaceX Santa Barbara 133

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The MIT Technology Review has published its 50 most innovative companies for this year, including at least four Southern California technology firms. Those firms joined such companies as Groupon, Zynga, Facebook, and others in the highlight of innovative technology firms.

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Technical Review Technology Southern California Idealab 150

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DECEMBER 13, 2011

Southern California's spaceflight industry has come together to enable a new startup, Stratolaunch , backed by Paul G. That vehicle will use a multi-stage booster, developed by SpaceX, the commercial rocket firm of tech mogul Elon Musk, to launch large payloads into space. Allen, the Microsoft billionaire.

Southern California 133

Southern California SoCal Startup Hawthorne 133

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APRIL 13, 2011

Hawthorne-based SpaceX , the commercial rocket firm of technology mogul Elon Musk, is reportedly looking to add itself to the list of Southern California technology firms aiming at at IPO. SpaceX recently announced plans to develop the largest rocket since the Saturn V, the Falcon Heavy.

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SpaceX Southern California Hawthorne Conference 209

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MAY 25, 2012

In a resounding success for Southern California spaceflight firm SpaceX , the firm's Dragon capsule successfully docked and was bolted to the International Space Station at 12:02 p.m. The startup, which is based in Hawthorne, has been in the midst of its latest mission all week. EDT this morning, according to NASA.

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SpaceX Southern California Hawthorne Services 145