Overview
- Multiple outlets citing the Financial Times report that SpaceX is exploring a mid‑June 2026 listing, with timing linked to a Jupiter–Venus conjunction and Elon Musk’s 55th birthday.
- The proposed offering would seek up to $50 billion at about a $1.5 trillion valuation, which would surpass Saudi Aramco’s $29 billion IPO if executed at the reported size.
- SpaceX chief financial officer Bret Johnsen has been sounding out existing private investors since December to gauge appetite for a mid‑2026 float, according to the reports.
- Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley are reported to be lined up for lead roles on the transaction.
- Coverage notes drivers including Starlink’s revenue growth and funding needs for Starship, while emphasizing that an S‑1 filing, a global roadshow and supportive markets are prerequisites.