SPACEX CONSIDERS MEGA IPO AS VALUATION NEARS $1.5 TRILLION

SpaceX is exploring one of the largest stock market debuts in history, with a potential initial public offering targeted for mid-June 2026 that could value the company at roughly $1.5 trillion, according to the Financial Times.

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The move would mark a dramatic shift for Elon Musk’s aerospace firm, which has remained private since its founding despite years of speculation around a public listing.

If the plans move forward, SpaceX could seek to raise as much as $50 billion, a figure that would surpass every previous IPO on record and place the company among the world’s most valuable public enterprises from day one.

A SHIFT FROM MUSK'S LONGSTANDING PRIVATE STRATEGY

Elon Musk has repeatedly argued that keeping SpaceX private allows the company to pursue long-term goals—such as Mars colonization—without the short-term pressures of public markets. However, SpaceX's rapidly expanding valuation and the financial success of its Starlink satellite internet service appear to be driving a strategic rethink.

People familiar with the matter say Chief Financial Officer Bret Johnsen has been in discussions with existing investors since December, exploring options for a potential public offering. These talks reportedly focus on balancing liquidity for early backers while preserving the company's long-term mission.