Donald Harrison, Google’s President of Global Partnerships and Corporate Development, has resigned from the board of directors of SpaceX after serving the company for more than a decade.
According to a regulatory filing, Harrison informed SpaceX of his decision on November 4, 2026, with his resignation taking immediate effect. The company clarified that his departure was not prompted by any disagreement concerning its operations, policies or practices. SpaceX also acknowledged his contributions and extended its appreciation for his years of service.
Harrison has been associated with Google since 2005 and currently oversees its global partnerships and corporate development functions. He joined SpaceX’s board in February 2015, following Alphabet's investment in the company.
His departure comes against the backdrop of a longstanding relationship between Alphabet, Google's parent company, and SpaceX, encompassing both investment and commercial engagements. Alphabet invested in SpaceX in 2015, when the space technology company was valued at approximately $12 billion.
The two companies also share significant business interests. Google is a key customer of SpaceX and has agreed to pay the company's AI division up to $920 million per month for computing capacity from data centres in Memphis, Tennessee.
More recently, the companies collaborated on Project Suncatcher, an initiative involving the deployment of Google's AI chips into orbit using satellites developed in partnership with Planet Labs.
In a statement, Google reiterated its continued support for SpaceX, saying it remained committed to the company's mission and looked forward to maintaining their longstanding partnership despite Harrison's departure from the board.
