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Elon Musk Teases Starlink IPO, Rules Out Weapons

5/22/2025

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Elon Musk hinted at the possibility of SpaceX's Starlink going public but firmly dismissed any plans to venture into the weapons industry. At a Bloomberg conference, he shared his cautious approach to an IPO, prioritizing space missions and the mission of enhancing global internet connectivity over shareholder pressures.

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Elon Musk hinted at the possibility of SpaceX's Starlink going public but firmly dismissed any plans to venture into the weapons industry. At a Bloomberg conference, he shared his cautious approach to an IPO, prioritizing space missions and the mission of enhancing global internet connectivity over shareholder pressures.