If it hits the upper end of the valuation, the listing could also surpass Saudi Aramco’s 2020 debut as the largest IPO ever. The Saudi oil giant raised $29.4 billion from investors in its public offering, valuing it at about $1.7 trillion.

Investor interest is expected to be strong because of SpaceX’s dominant position in both commercial rockets and satellite-based internet through its Starlink business. The company has built a major lead over competitors with reusable launch systems and a rapidly expanding global satellite network.

The S-1 filing offers a rare look at SpaceX’s finances, including revenue growth, capital spending, legal risks and ownership structure. Investors had closely watched the filing for clues about how much voting power Musk would retain after the company became public. The firm had 2025 revenue of $18.7 billion, up from $14 billion in 2024, the filing shows.

Musk already controls Tesla, xAI and social media platform X, making SpaceX one of the most anticipated technology listings in years. For SpaceX, Musk will be its CEO, Chief Technical Officer and Chairman of the board.

The IPO would also mark another milestone in bitcoin adoption in corporate finance, as large technology companies continue to add digital assets to their balance sheets.

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