Elon Musk Plans Record $1.5 Trillion SpaceX IPO for 2026

Elon Musk confirmed plans for a record-breaking SpaceX IPO that could value the company at $1.5 trillion following a period of rapid growth. The offering is expected to headline a prosperous 2026 for public markets, with AI leaders OpenAI and Anthropic also preparing for their initial public offerings. Investors like Ron Baron and Cathie Wood have already increased their positions as the company explores placing data centers in space to support the global technology boom.The move follows a milestone year for the aerospace firm, which launched more than 3,200 satellites in 2025 and outperformed competitors in the low-earth orbit market. While Tesla experienced more modest growth compared to previous years, the massive projected valuation of SpaceX would surpass the record set by Saudi Aramco.Analysts suggest that space-based infrastructure could become a primary driver for the sector as tech giants seek new ways to power artificial intelligence computing. Wall Street institutions have increasingly thrown their weight behind the venture, anticipating that the upcoming wave of tech listings will revitalize the global acquisition and investment landscape.