Overview
- SpaceX has told investors it is preparing to go public in the second half of 2026, according to The Information and other outlets.
- The deal under discussion would allow some employees and early backers to sell shares to gain liquidity.
- Recent secondary transactions reportedly seek an $800 billion valuation after a summer sale valued the company near $400 billion.
- Elon Musk is reported to own more than 40% with higher-vote shares, and a public listing would more clearly establish the value of his stake.
- SpaceX’s role in U.S. spaceflight and its Starlink network anchor the business, with Musk estimating 2025 revenue of $15.5 billion including $1.1 billion from NASA.