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Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering

Updated on: April 1, 2026 / 3:30 PM EDT / CBS News

Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering

TL;DR

  • SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC.
  • A listing is potentially expected in June.
  • The IPO could be the largest stock market debut ever.
  • SpaceX might seek up to $75 billion.
  • The company's valuation could reach $1.5 trillion.
  • Funds could support scaling space operations, building data centers in space, and expanding Starlink.
  • Going public may lead to more defense contract opportunities.
  • SpaceX is developing a human landing system for NASA's Artemis program.
  • SpaceX acquired Musk's AI company, xAI, in February 2026, boosting its valuation.
  • Tesla's IPO in 2010 and its performance are seen as a potential test case for SpaceX.
  • Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives predicts a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla in 2027.