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Space Exploration Technologies: Shotwell sells 342K shares

The September transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted June 23, 2026.

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SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SPCX) President and COO Gwynne Shotwell exercised options for 138,900, 74,405 and 128,865 Class A shares at $8.3998, $11.2000 and $19.4000 per share, respectively, on September 22, 2026, and sold 342,170 shares that day. The September transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted June 23, 2026.

On April 18, 2026, Shotwell exercised options to acquire 138,900 shares at $8.3998 and 74,410 shares at $11.2000. As of that date, indirect holdings were listed as 1,556,005 shares in QM RS 2021 Exempt Trust and 1,556,055 shares in QM GS 2021 Exempt Trust.

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Insider Shotwell Gwynne
Role President and COO
Sold 342,170 shs ($52.55M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds $52.55M
Approx. exercise cost $6.50M
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Option to Buy (Class A Common Stock) F1, F7 138,900 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Option to Buy (Class A Common Stock) F1, F7 74,405 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Option to Buy (Class A Common Stock) F1, F8 128,865 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Class A Common Stock F1 138,900 $8.3998 $1.17M
Exercise Class A Common Stock F1 74,405 $11.20 $833K
Exercise Class A Common Stock F1 128,865 $19.40 $2.50M
Sale Class A Common Stock F1, F2 12,500 $151.1515 $1.89M
Sale Class A Common Stock F1, F3 7,600 $151.9272 $1.15M
Sale Class A Common Stock F1, F4 145,809 $153.2729 $22.35M
Sale Class A Common Stock F1, F5 151,844 $153.9481 $23.38M
Sale Class A Common Stock F1, F6 24,417 $154.7196 $3.78M
Exercise Option to Buy (Class A Common Stock) F7 138,900 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Option to Buy (Class A Common Stock) F7 74,410 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Class A Common Stock 138,900 $8.3998 $1.17M
Exercise Class A Common Stock 74,410 $11.20 $833K
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Option to Buy (Class A Common Stock) — 575,005 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 2,472,035 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 1,556,005 shares (Indirect, By QM RS 2021 Exempt Trust); Class A Common Stock — 1,556,055 shares (Indirect, By QM GS 2021 Exempt Trust)
Footnotes (8)
  1. F1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on June 23, 2026.
  2. F2. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $151.58 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $150.61. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the staff of the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  3. F3. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $152.60 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $151.62. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the staff of the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  4. F4. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $153.61 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $152.62. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the staff of the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  5. F5. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $154.61 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $153.62. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the staff of the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  6. F6. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $154.94 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $154.63. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the staff of the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  7. F7. The remaining outstanding options will vest in approximately equal monthly installments through November 15, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Issuer.
  8. F8. The remaining outstanding options will vest in approximately equal monthly installments through November 15, 2029, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Issuer.
Exercise terms 138,900 Class A shares at $8.3998 per share Options exercised September 22, 2026
Exercise terms 74,405 Class A shares at $11.2000 per share Options exercised September 22, 2026
Exercise terms 128,865 Class A shares at $19.4000 per share Options exercised September 22, 2026
Class A shares sold 342,170 shares Five transactions on September 22, 2026
Exercise terms 138,900 Class A shares at $8.3998 per share Options exercised April 18, 2026
Exercise terms 74,410 Class A shares at $11.2000 per share Options exercised April 18, 2026
Shares held by QM RS 2021 Exempt Trust 1,556,005 shares Indirect holding reported April 18, 2026
Shares held by QM GS 2021 Exempt Trust 1,556,055 shares Indirect holding reported April 18, 2026
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average sale price financial
"Represents the weighted average sale price"
remaining outstanding options financial
"The remaining outstanding options will vest"

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How many shares did SPCX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell sell?

Gwynne Shotwell sold 342,170 Class A shares on September 22, 2026, across five transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted June 23, 2026.

What prices did Gwynne Shotwell receive for the SPCX shares sold?

The five reported weighted average sale prices were $151.1515 for 12,500 shares, $151.9272 for 7,600 shares, $153.2729 for 145,809 shares, $153.9481 for 151,844 shares, and $154.7196 for 24,417 shares, all on September 22, 2026.

When do Gwynne Shotwell's remaining SPCX options vest?

The footnotes state that remaining outstanding options will vest in approximately equal monthly installments through November 15, 2026 and November 15, 2029, subject to Shotwell's continued employment with the issuer.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Shotwell Gwynne

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
1 ROCKET ROAD

(Street)
STARBASE TEXAS 78521

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP [ SPCX ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and COO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/18/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock04/18/2026M138,900A$8.39982,397,625D
Class A Common Stock04/18/2026M74,410A$11.22,472,035D
Class A Common Stock09/22/2026M(1)138,900A$8.39982,610,935D
Class A Common Stock09/22/2026M(1)74,405A$11.22,685,340D
Class A Common Stock09/22/2026M(1)128,865A$19.42,814,205D
Class A Common Stock09/22/2026S(1)12,500D$151.1515(2)2,801,705D
Class A Common Stock09/22/2026S(1)7,600D$151.9272(3)2,794,105D
Class A Common Stock09/22/2026S(1)145,809D$153.2729(4)2,648,296D
Class A Common Stock09/22/2026S(1)151,844D$153.9481(5)2,496,452D
Class A Common Stock09/22/2026S(1)24,417D$154.7196(6)2,472,035D
Class A Common Stock1,556,005IBy QM RS 2021 Exempt Trust
Class A Common Stock1,556,055IBy QM GS 2021 Exempt Trust
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Option to Buy (Class A Common Stock)$8.399804/18/2026M138,900 (7)04/20/2031Class A Common Stock138,900$0194,450D
Option to Buy (Class A Common Stock)$11.204/18/2026M74,410 (7)04/27/2032Class A Common Stock74,410$0104,165D
Option to Buy (Class A Common Stock)$8.399809/22/2026M(1)138,900 (7)04/20/2031Class A Common Stock138,900$055,550D
Option to Buy (Class A Common Stock)$11.209/22/2026M(1)74,405 (7)04/27/2032Class A Common Stock74,405$029,760D
Option to Buy (Class A Common Stock)$19.409/22/2026M(1)128,865 (8)05/16/2034Class A Common Stock128,865$0489,695D
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on June 23, 2026.
2. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $151.58 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $150.61. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the staff of the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
3. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $152.60 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $151.62. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the staff of the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
4. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $153.61 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $152.62. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the staff of the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
5. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $154.61 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $153.62. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the staff of the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
6. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $154.94 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $154.63. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the staff of the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
7. The remaining outstanding options will vest in approximately equal monthly installments through November 15, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Issuer.
8. The remaining outstanding options will vest in approximately equal monthly installments through November 15, 2029, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Issuer.
Remarks:
/s/ Sheldon Nagesh, as attorney-in-fact09/24/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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