At SpaceX, climbing into space is no longer limited to rockets. According to internal documents shared by Bloombergthe company has launched a new share sale operation reserved for its employees and historical investors. Result: a Price set at $421 per share, almost twice as much as during the previous operation, organized in July. At this price, Elon Musk’s company is now close to a valuation of $800 billion, surpassing the record recently established by OpenAI.
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This surge is not trivial: it is a launching pad towards the financial markets. In a message addressed to shareholders, financial director Bret Johnsen confirms that SpaceX is preparing for a possible IPO in 2026. The stated objective is to finance a spectacular acceleration of the company’s projects, whether it is the ramp-up of the Starship launcher, data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence in orbit or, even further, a base on the Moon. Elon Musk talks about a rhythm of flights “ completely crazy » (let’s be wary of the billionaire’s flights of fancy).
If the project comes to fruition, the operation promises to be extraordinary. Bloomberg evokes a fundraising well in excess of 30 billion dollars, for a target valuation which could climb up to 1,500 billion. A figure that would place SpaceX in the same category as Saudi Aramco during its historic entry in 2019. But at SpaceX, we are moving forward without giving a firm date. Bret Johnsen reminds us: both the calendar and the valuation level remain open, and the company can still decide to do without the Stock Exchange. For the moment, internal share sales mainly serve as a barometer, allowing employees to monetize part of their shares and management to test the market’s appetite.
Basically, SpaceX has solid arguments. It has become the most active launcher on the planet thanks to Falcon 9, used both to put satellites into orbit and to transport astronauts. At the same time, Starlink is establishing itself as a major player in satellite internet, with millions of subscribers connected via a constellation of satellites in low orbit. Two activities that are already profitable, but which always require more investment to support their expansion.
The announcement of a possible IPO goes far beyond just the case of SpaceX: it could serve as a catalyst for the entire space economy. Previously cautious institutional investors could be convinced. And they are the ones who hold the plumpest wallets. The other side of the story, however, exists: with ever more gigantic resources, SpaceX could widen the gap with its competitors, and in particular Blue Origin.
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