Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at nearly $1.8tn ahead of record share sale
SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO with a valuation of nearly $1.8 trillion, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. The listing is considered a major test for the market's appetite for AI-focused companies.
Why it matters
As one of the largest stock listings in history, this IPO will set a benchmark for the valuation of AI and space exploration companies in the public market.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Getty Images SpaceX has said shares should sell to the public for at least $135 (£100) when it becomes a publicly traded company on Friday, in what is expected to be the highest-value stock listing in history.
The article provides financial data and market context without taking a stance on the company's valuation or the CEO.
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