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SpaceX mulls $1.5tn IPO timed to ‘align with Musk’s birthday and the planets’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Dan Milmo Global technology editorJanuary 28, 2026 at 11:18 AM
SpaceX mulls $1.5tn IPO timed to ‘align with Musk’s birthday and the planets’
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SpaceX is reportedly considering a $1.5 trillion IPO, potentially timed for early summer 2026 to coincide with a planetary alignment and Elon Musk's birthday. The company aims to raise $50 billion, significantly more than previous estimates, and has reportedly been in talks with banks like Bank of America and JP Morgan to lead the share sale. SpaceX's CFO has been exploring a mid-2026 IPO with private investors since December. The potential IPO is driven by SpaceX's increasing valuation and the success of its Starlink satellite internet service. If successful, it would be a larger initial fundraising than Saudi Aramco's IPO.

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Bret Johnsen 40% International Space Station 40% Saudi Aramco 40% Goldman Sachs 50% NASA 50% Morgan Stanley 50% Bank of America 50% JP Morgan 50% Starlink ×260% Financial Times ×260% Elon Musk ×590% SpaceX ×9100%

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International Space Station

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