Musk signals 2026 SpaceX IPO plan
Elon Musk indicated Wednesday on X that reports of SpaceX preparing to go public are accurate, pointing to a possible 2026 initial public offering. Axios previously reported SpaceX told investors it is planning the IPO, which could be the largest ever, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s $25.6 billion 2019 listing.
📌 Key Facts
- Musk replied on X to journalist Eric Berger: “As usual, Eric is accurate.”
- Axios reported SpaceX informed investors of a 2026 IPO timeline.
- The offering could exceed Saudi Aramco’s $25.6B raise, potentially making it the largest IPO to date.
📊 Relevant Data
SpaceX is planning to go public in 2026 with a target valuation of around $1.5 trillion.
SpaceX reportedly planning 2026 IPO with $1.5T valuation target — TechCrunch
SpaceX plans to use the IPO proceeds to develop space-based data centers, including purchasing necessary chips.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to raise over $25 billion in blockbuster 2026 IPO, source says — Reuters
In 2025, SpaceX was awarded $845 million for seven Lane 2 government contracts for heavy-launch missions.
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