SpaceX has entered public markets with the largest IPO ever completed, raising $75 billion and securing a valuation approaching $1.8 trillion. The company combines three of the market’s most sought-after themes: commercial spaceflight, global satellite communications, and artificial intelligence.
Investor demand has been extraordinary, with retail participation alone exceeding the shares allocated to individual investors. While the company remains unprofitable, many shareholders are focusing on long-term opportunities tied to Starlink expansion, AI development, and future space infrastructure. The IPO is widely viewed as a landmark moment for both technology investing and capital markets.
SpaceX goes public in a record-breaking $75 billion IPO at $135 per share, achieving a nearly $1.8 trillion valuation. Massive investor demand signals continued confidence in Musk, AI, Starlink, and the future of space technology. pic.twitter.com/lbKcgSS1l6
— Matthew Brady (@mattbrady775) June 11, 2026
- SpaceX completed a historic IPO at $135 per share, selling 555.6 million shares and raising approximately $75 billion, the largest IPO ever recorded.
- The offering values SpaceX at roughly $1.77 trillion, or about $1.8 trillion on a fully diluted basis, placing it among the world’s largest publicly traded companies.
- The company operates across three major segments:
- Space transportation and exploration (Falcon and Starship)
- Starlink satellite internet services
- Artificial intelligence through xAI
- Retail investors submitted more than $100 billion in orders, reflecting extraordinary demand for the stock.
- Despite reporting a $4.9 billion net loss in 2025, investor enthusiasm remains strong due to expectations for future growth in space, communications, and AI.
- Elon Musk will retain approximately 84% voting control following the IPO and remains the dominant decision-maker within the company.
- SpaceX’s public debut is expected to influence future mega-IPOs from major AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic.
