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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen as it is rolled out to the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the Crew-5 mission, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission is the fifth
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SpaceX Sets Terms For Record $75 Billion Initial Public Offering

SpaceX set terms on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, to sell 555.6 million shares at $135 each in an initial public offering that could raise up to $75 billion.[1]

The offering would value SpaceX at about $1.77 trillion, making it the largest IPO ever by proceeds.[1] Elon Musk will retain roughly 82.4% of voting power through 5.22 billion Class B shares that carry 10 votes apiece.[1]

The company's prospectus says proceeds will support continued work on the Starship rocket, lunar programs and long-term plans to colonize Mars.[1] The filing sets the terms for a sale this month as SpaceX moves its private valuation into the public markets.[1]

If markets accept that valuation, the IPO could boost Musk's wealth into the trillionaire range, a point highlighted in coverage of the filing.[1]

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  • On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, SpaceX set IPO terms to sell 555.6 million shares at $135 each this month.
  • The offering would raise up to $75 billion and value SpaceX at about $1.77 trillion, the largest IPO ever by proceeds.
  • Elon Musk will retain roughly 82.4% of voting power via 5.22 billion Class B shares with 10 votes per share.
  • The prospectus says funds will support missions including Starship, lunar work and long-term Mars colonization plans.

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