Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026
Public Denial
Elon Musk posts on social media that Epstein never toured SpaceX to his knowledge.
DOJ Document Release
Millions of pages of Epstein's personal correspondence are made public by the Justice Department.
Media Reporting
Bloomberg and other outlets report on the 2013 visit details found in the emails.
Epstein Death
Epstein dies in federal custody; authorities rule it a suicide.
SpaceX Visit
Epstein visits SpaceX Hawthorne HQ and has lunch with Elon Musk; entourage is barred from entry.
Epstein Release
Jeffrey Epstein is released from jail following his first conviction.
Newly released Department of Justice emails reveal that Jeffrey Epstein visited SpaceX headquarters in 2013, attempting to bring three foreign national women into the high-security facility. While Epstein reportedly had lunch with Elon Musk, the women were barred from entering beyond the lobby due to strict defense-related security protocols.