Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly moving closer to what could become one of the most valuable initial public offerings (IPOs) ever, as the company prepares the groundwork for a potential public listing.
With preparations accelerating and Nasdaq emerging as the leading exchange candidate, investors are increasingly focused on several key questions about the upcoming SpaceX IPO. Here is what is currently known.
1. When could SpaceX go public?
SpaceX has not officially confirmed an IPO date, but reports suggest the company could go public as early as June 2026.
The aerospace firm has been preparing for a public listing for some time. Internal restructuring, secondary share transactions, and ongoing discussions with financial advisers all indicate that the company is positioning itself for a stock market debut.
Analysts believe the SpaceX IPO could become one of the biggest public listings in recent years, potentially leading a wave of major IPOs expected in 2026.
2. Where will SpaceX list its shares?
According to a Reuters report published on March 10, SpaceX is currently leaning toward listing its shares on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is also competing for the listing, although no final decision has been announced by the company.
One key factor behind SpaceX’s preference for Nasdaq is the possibility of gaining rapid inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index. Such inclusion would attract significant investment from institutional funds that track the index.
3. What valuation is expected for the SpaceX IPO?
SpaceX is reportedly targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion for its IPO.
If this valuation is achieved, the company would immediately become one of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States, ranking among the top global firms by market capitalization.
This estimate represents a substantial increase from the roughly $800 billion valuation discussed in late 2025, highlighting the rapid growth of the company’s business.
4. How does the xAI merger affect SpaceX?
In February 2026, SpaceX acquired Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI, which also includes the X social media platform and the Grok AI chatbot.
The transaction valued xAI at $250 billion and SpaceX at $1 trillion at the time of the deal.
Following the merger, the combined entity is expected to evolve beyond a traditional aerospace company. SpaceX is increasingly positioning itself as a technology platform that combines satellite internet services, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and large-scale data centers.
5. What is Nasdaq’s “Fast Entry” rule?
SpaceX is also reportedly interested in benefiting from Nasdaq’s proposed “Fast Entry” rule.
Under current rules, newly listed companies must typically wait up to one year before becoming eligible for inclusion in major indexes such as the Nasdaq-100.
The proposed Fast Entry rule would allow qualifying companies to join the index within a month of listing, provided their market capitalization ranks among the top 40 companies in the index.
Early inclusion could significantly expand SpaceX’s shareholder base, improve liquidity in the stock, and reduce potential volatility when insider lock-up periods expire.
