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Gotrade News - SpaceX is reportedly weighing an initial public offering (IPO) in mid-June 2026 with a massive target valuation of $1.5 trillion. If they pull this off, it would likely be the largest listing in financial history, blowing past Saudi Aramco’s record.
This news is a major wake-up call for capital markets, signaling that the era of "mega-listings" might be making a comeback in the US. For investors, this opens a rare door to get a piece of the space economy that’s been strictly off-limits to the public.
Key Takeaways:
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SpaceX is targeting a raise of up to $50 billion with a company valuation hitting the $1.5 trillion mark.
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The funds are earmarked for Starship development, Starlink expansion, and building out space-based AI infrastructure.
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The IPO timing is tentatively set to coincide with a rare planetary alignment of Jupiter and Venus.
A report from the Financial Times (FT) notes that the company could raise up to $50 billion during this corporate action. This figure would double previous fundraising targets and far surpass the $29 billion record set by Saudi Aramco back in 2019.
SpaceX Chief Financial Officer, Bret Johnsen, has reportedly been in talks with existing investors since mid-December regarding the listing plans. These intensive discussions signal a strategic pivot for Elon Musk, who has historically preferred keeping his ventures private.
According to Reuters on Wednesday (28/01), Musk’s stance on staying private has softened as SpaceX’s valuation continues to skyrocket. The massive commercial success of the Starlink satellite-internet service has been a key driver in this change of heart.
This IPO is seen as crucial to securing the war chest needed for the company’s next growth phase, which demands heavy capital. The primary focus includes the development of the Starship rocket and expanding the Starlink network, which already boasts 9,400 satellites.
Beyond basic infrastructure, the company is reportedly exploring the deployment of data centers directly in space. This move aims to support Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions across his wider business portfolio, including xAI and social media platform X.
While the final numbers are still preliminary, SpaceX is lining up top-tier investment banks to lead this massive transaction. Heavyweights like Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley are reportedly on the shortlist.
The Momentum Drivers
Sources close to the matter revealed that Musk is targeting a mid-June 2026 launch window for a rather unique reason. The timing is chosen to align with a rare planetary event where Jupiter and Venus will appear close together in the sky.
Reuters reports that global financial markets are indeed bracing for a year packed with potential mega-listings from the US. Alongside SpaceX, AI powerhouses like Anthropic and OpenAI are also laying the early groundwork for their potential IPOs.
Activity in the US equity capital market has started showing signs of a rebound in 2025 after three years of relatively quiet action. This recovery is taking shape despite lingering market volatility and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Analysts view space technology as a tightly held sector that is currently one of the most sought-after plays by investors. A SpaceX IPO would finally give the public direct exposure to rapid technological prospects that have long been enjoyed only by private investors.
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Reference:
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Mobile World Live, SpaceX mulls record IPO at $1.5T valuation. Accessed on January 28, 2026
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Reuters, SpaceX weighs June 2026 IPO at $1.5 trillion valuation, FT says. Accessed on January 28, 2026
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