SpaceX Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.

The New York Times • April 1, 2026 • general

Key Points:

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO), aiming to debut in June with a target to raise $50 billion to $75 billion.
The company values itself at over $1 trillion, positioning it among the most valuable firms to go public, second only to Saudi Aramco's $1.7 trillion debut.
This IPO could trigger a wave of large public offerings, including potential IPOs from AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Founded by Elon Musk in 2002 with the mission to make humans a multiplanetary species, SpaceX has become a leading space company.
Elon Musk, who also leads Tesla, stands to significantly increase his wealth through this offering, potentially becoming the first trillionaire.