SpaceX Eyes Landmark IPO Valued at $1.5 Trillion

SpaceX is preparing for a defining moment in its corporate history, as expectations mount that the Elon Musk–led aerospace company could launch one of the largest initial public offerings ever seen in global markets.

According to a report by The Guardian, SpaceX is finalizing plans for a potential IPO in mid-June 2026, aiming to raise around $50 billion at a valuation estimated at approximately $1.5 trillion. 

If completed, the listing would eclipse all previous public offerings in terms of valuation, marking a historic milestone for both the space industry and financial markets.

The timing of the anticipated offering is said to carry symbolic significance. 

Sources indicate that SpaceX is considering aligning the IPO with Elon Musk’s birthday and a rare astronomical event involving the close alignment of Jupiter and Venus, reflecting Musk’s well-known tendency to blend symbolism with major business decisions.

The move comes as US capital markets show renewed momentum after years of volatility, with investor appetite returning to high-growth sectors such as technology, space, and advanced infrastructure. 

Major Wall Street banks, including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, are expected to play leading roles in underwriting and marketing the offering to global investors.

SpaceX has remained privately held since its founding, generating substantial revenue from a diverse portfolio that includes reusable rocket launches, government and defense contracts, and its rapidly expanding Starlink satellite internet network. 

The company reported annual revenues of around $15.5 billion last year, with a significant portion stemming from contracts with NASA and other public-sector clients.

Musk currently owns roughly 42% of SpaceX, meaning a public listing could significantly reshape the company’s ownership structure and have a major impact on his personal fortune, already among the largest in the world.

Beyond the IPO, SpaceX continues to expand its footprint across multiple sectors, including satellite communications, Earth observation, and next-generation launch systems such as Starship, designed for deep-space missions and human transport beyond Earth.

While the proposed IPO would reinforce SpaceX’s position at the forefront of global capital markets and potentially surpass previous record-breaking listings, challenges remain. 

Market conditions, regulatory approvals, and investor confidence in the company’s long-term growth will all be critical factors in determining the timing and ultimate success of what could become the most significant public offering in financial history.