SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet

SpaceX is preparing for an upcoming IPO, generating significant interest among retail investors. The company's recent success in rocket recovery has bolstered its reputation as a leader in space exploration.
Why it matters
SpaceX's entry into the public market represents a major shift in the space industry, potentially democratizing investment in high-stakes aerospace technology.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Simon Jack Business editor BBC It s 07:25 am, 13 October 2024, at Starbase, near Boca Chica on the Texas side of the US/Mexico border, and on the launch pad stands the biggest rocket ever made. Its engines fire and it climbs into the skies over the Gulf of Mexico to cheers and screams in the SpaceX control room.
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