SpaceX prepares for record-breaking IPO that could reshape the space sector

Elon Musk's group is considering an historic IPO, with a potential valuation exceeding 1.75 trillion dollars. The move could mark a turning point for both the space industry and the financial markets.

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO in the United States, according to reports from Bloomberg. The transaction could value the company at over 1.75 trillion dollars and raise over $50bn, potentially exceeding the record set by Aramco in 2019. This listing would mark a major milestone for a company already considered the most valuable in the private sector, driven by its reusable launch operations and the expansion of the Starlink satellite network.

This initiative is part of a broader strategy following the recent merger with xAI, valued at $250bn, which reinforces the concept of an ecosystem combining space, data and artificial intelligence. SpaceX reportedly maintains solid profitability, with approximately $8bn in earnings on estimated revenue of between $15bn and $16bn. The offering could revitalize a slowing IPO market and attract massive investor interest.

However, this prospect raises questions regarding Elon Musk's capacity to manage a cluster of interconnected companies with colossal valuations. It also comes amid heightened competition in the space industry, where public and private investment is surging. SpaceX notably aims to deploy large-scale orbital infrastructure capable of transforming global networks, particularly for artificial intelligence.