SpaceX Set for Historic $1 Trillion IPO Under Elon Musk

Thu Apr 02 2026 13:59:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to go public with an initial public offering that could value the company at over $1 trillion, making it one of the most significant stock market debuts in history.

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, has confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC, aiming to raise upwards of $50 billion. With an expected valuation over $1 trillion, this marks the company's approach to becoming a publicly traded entity. Musk may become the world's first trillionaire as a result. The IPO is targeted for June, following several strategic consolidations, including the merger with xAI.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is poised to become one of the most valuable publicly traded companies in the world.

The company, which manufactures rockets, space exploration technology, and Starlink satellites, is currently privately held. However, it made a confidential filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering, allowing shares to be traded in the stock market.

Once it goes public, SpaceX's value is expected to surpass $1 trillion, positioning its eventual stock market debut among the most financially significant in history.

Musk’s ownership stake in SpaceX positions him to become the world's first trillionaire.

According to reports, the company plans to officially go public in June.

A confidential IPO filing allows companies to bypass immediate public disclosure while seeking feedback from regulators. This step is often followed by roadshows where executives convince big investors to purchase shares, as SpaceX aims to raise more than $50 billion.

Earlier this year, SpaceX took over xAI, Musk's artificial intelligence venture, making it the most valuable private company globally, with an internal valuation of $1.25 trillion.

Musk has been consolidating various ventures, including interactions between Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX, to show investors cost management and resource sharing capabilities.

Emily Zheng, a Pitchbook analyst, noted that SpaceX’s large-scale ambitions require substantial cash, which an IPO would provide, especially considering the costs of technology and infrastructure.

SpaceX was founded by Musk in 2002, aiming to reduce the cost of space launches with reusable rockets and has collaborated with NASA since 2006.

Despite its current focus on rockets and internet connectivity via Starlink, Musk frequently discusses broader visions, including potential AI data centers in space and a self-sustaining city on Mars.