For Private Acquisition or Institutional Purchase
After more than two decades preserving this collection, I am now making the entire archive available. These images capture Elon Musk and the tiny founding team at SpaceX in El Segundo, California, during the foundational period long before any launches.
The Asset
-145 Original 35mm Master Negatives (one image previously published; the balance never published or licensed)
- Full Registered US Copyrights — complete transfer of all intellectual property rights included
- Single-owner provenance — the archive has remained in private hands and largely unseen for over 20 years
Provenance & Significance
Captured in 2003 on assignment, these photographs document the foundational era of SpaceX with artistic vision and historical importance. The vast majority of the images have never been published or exhibited and represent a singular intersection of photography, technology, and ambition.
Sale & Transaction Protocol
To ensure security and confidence for both parties, the physical negatives will be placed in neutral third-party escrow upon a signed Letter of Intent and proof of funds. Expert inspection and verification are welcome. All transactions will include proper legal documentation for full copyright assignment.
To ensure security and confidence for both parties, the physical negatives will be placed in neutral third-party escrow upon a signed Letter of Intent and proof of funds. Expert inspection and verification are welcome. All transactions will include proper legal documentation for full copyright assignment.
Serious inquiries only
Please contact me directly via the form below or at SusanWernerPhoto@gmail.com
Please contact me directly via the form below or at SusanWernerPhoto@gmail.com
Escrow services gladly accommodated.
I am motivated to find the right home for this collection — ideally one that recognizes and preserves its place in the history of space exploration.
