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SpaceX Eyes $800 Billion Valuation Ahead of IPO

12/8/2025

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SpaceX reportedly plans a secondary share sale that could value the company at about $800 billion, higher than OpenAI's $500 billion valuation.
The high valuation reflects Starlink's projected 2025 revenue of $11.8 to $15.5 billion.
SpaceX aims for a late 2026 IPO, potentially one of history's largest.
Discussions at SpaceX's Texas headquarters considered share prices above $400, indicating investor interest.

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The SPAC boom in 2021 saw companies like Lucid Motors achieve valuations of $24 billion through public mergers. This trend reflects a broader investor enthusiasm for innovative tech firms, exemplified by SpaceX's projected valuation of $800 billion as it prepares for a potential IPO in 2026. Such developments could significantly reshape the aerospace industry and investment strategies.

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SpaceX reportedly plans a secondary share sale that could value the company at about $800 billion, higher than OpenAI's $500 billion valuation.
The high valuation reflects Starlink's projected 2025 revenue of $11.8 to $15.5 billion.
SpaceX aims for a late 2026 IPO, potentially one of history's largest.
Discussions at SpaceX's Texas headquarters considered share prices above $400, indicating investor interest.

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