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SpaceX files IPO, targets $1.75 trillion valuation

May 21, 2026

Summary

Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed for an initial public offering on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, aiming for a valuation of $1.75 trillion, which would make it the world's ninth-largest company. The filing reveals billions in losses and that Musk retains 85.1% voting power.

How coverage differs

  • Left: Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO fuels unprecedented personal wealth accumulation Left-leaning outlets report on Elon Musk's SpaceX filing for an initial public offering on Nasdaq, highlighting the company's ambition to achieve a $1.75 trillion valuation. Coverage emphasizes the potential for Musk to become a trillionaire and the blockbuster nature of this long-awaited public stock offering.

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  • Elon Musk-led SpaceX files for stock listing
  • Elon Musk’s SpaceX unveils filing for blockbuster IPO
  • SpaceX files for long-awaited public stock offering that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire - CNN

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