SpaceX stock debut is the big market event of 2026. It could be biggest IPO ever
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Key Points:
- Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX plans to go public this year, with the IPO expected to value the company around $1.5 trillion, potentially making it the largest IPO in history, surpassing Saudi Aramco's 2019 record.
- Major investors like Baron Capital and ARK's Venture Fund have significant stakes in SpaceX, reflecting strong private market confidence ahead of the public offering.
- SpaceX leads the low-earth orbit (LEO) market, achieving record quarterly launches and satellite deployments in 2025, outpacing competitors such as Amazon's LEO project.
- The company is positioned to benefit from the growing demand for AI computing power, with interest in space-based data centers expected to drive further growth in the LEO
