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SpaceX files S‑1, seeks record-breaking $1.75 trillion valuation

PUBLISHED May 21, 2026, 4:05 AM ET

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Austin, Texas. SpaceX filed an S‑1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission this week, disclosing for the first time that the company generated $18.7 billion in revenue in 2025 and is preparing an initial public offering that could value the company as high as $1.75 trillion and seek up to $75 billion. Los Angeles and New York markets have taken notice: the filing, dated Wednesday, shows large capital expenditures and substantial losses in recent reporting periods, confirms Musk's concentrated voting control via Class B shares, and sets a listing target for next month that could eclipse past IPO records and prompt investor scrutiny.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2002: SpaceX is founded and develops launch and satellite services.
2024: Coverage notes SpaceX reported a $791 million profit for that year.
2025: SpaceX reports $18.7 billion revenue and records significant losses amid heavy spending.
May 21, 2026: SpaceX files an S‑1 with the SEC, publicly disclosing financial details.
Next month (anticipated): SpaceX aims to list publicly, targeting up to $75 billion in proceeds.

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Who Benefited

Major investors and Elon Musk stood to gain liquidity and potential valuation uplift from the IPO, while company stakeholders could access public capital for growth and AI and launch programs.

Who Impacted

Public investors, creditors, and other stakeholders could face financial risk given reported large losses, heavy capital expenditures, and concentrated voting control retained by Musk.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 5
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Major investors and Elon Musk stood to gain liquidity and potential valuation uplift from the IPO, while company stakeholders could access public capital for growth and AI and launch programs.

Who Impacted

Public investors, creditors, and other stakeholders could face financial risk given reported large losses, heavy capital expenditures, and concentrated voting control retained by Musk.