Moonshot Money the SpaceX IPO Launches!
June 2, 2026
“Wall Street prepares for what could become the largest IPO in history.“
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For years, investors could only speculate about the finances of Elon Musk’s privately held SpaceX. That changed in May when the company publicly filed documents for a long-anticipated initial public offering. According to Reuters, SpaceX is seeking a valuation between roughly $1.5 trillion and $1.75 trillion and could raise as much as $75 billion to $80 billion, potentially making it the largest IPO ever completed. The offering is expected to price in June, with public trading anticipated shortly thereafter. According to Reuters, the filing revealed approximately $18.7 billion in annual revenue, while also showing significant losses tied to the company’s aggressive investments in Starship development, Starlink expansion, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and future space-based technologies.
The excitement surrounding the IPO reflects more than rockets alone. Many institutional investors view SpaceX as a combination of aerospace leader, global communications provider, and emerging technology platform. According to Reuters, Starlink generated more than $3 billion in quarterly revenue and remains central to the company’s long-term growth strategy. Recent Starship testing has also strengthened investor confidence that SpaceX may continue lowering launch costs while expanding its commercial and government business. Just last week, Reuters reported that the company secured a $4.16 billion U.S. Space Force contract, further reinforcing its growing role in national defense and satellite infrastructure.
Not everyone is convinced the valuation is justified. According to Business Insider, investor Michael Burry recently questioned whether SpaceX’s financial results support a valuation approaching $2 trillion. Analysts interviewed by Reuters note that traditional valuation measures are difficult to apply because investors are largely betting on future opportunities rather than current earnings. The filing also revealed that Musk is expected to retain overwhelming voting control of the company after the offering, a structure that has raised concerns among some governance advocates. Whether investors view SpaceX as a rocket company, a communications giant, or a future AI infrastructure powerhouse may ultimately determine how high the stock climbs once trading begins.
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