Jakarta, INTI - SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, is reportedly preparing to file for an initial public offering (IPO) in the near future. According to Reuters, Wednesday, March 26, sources indicate that the IPO could take place as early as this weekend or sometime next week.
If realized, the move could mark one of the largest IPO debuts in history. Advisors, involved in the process estimate the offering could raise more than US$75 billion, highlighting the massive scale of investor interest.
The IPO is also expected to broaden access for retail investors, with allocations potentially exceeding 20%. However, SpaceX has not issued any official response regarding the IPO speculation.
Space Industry Momentum and SpaceX’s Strategic Ambitions
The timing aligns with a surge in interest in the space industry. Declining rocket launch costs, the expansion of satellite networks, and the emergence of orbital data center concepts are key growth drivers. Shares of companies such as Rocket Lab, Planet Labs, and AST SpaceMobile have also seen gains amid the news.
As a dominant player, SpaceX is built on a strong foundation. Its reusable Falcon 9 rocket has significantly reduced launch costs, while the Starship program is expected to usher in a new era of space exploration. Meanwhile, the Starlink satellite network has become a backbone for global space-based internet services.
The IPO is closely tied to SpaceX’s long-term ambition to develop orbital infrastructure, including space-based data centers that could support future artificial intelligence (AI) computing demands.
This development follows closely after SpaceX’s acquisition of Musk’s AI company, xAI, in a deal that reportedly valued SpaceX at up to US$1 trillion.
Market expectations around the IPO timeline are also becoming clearer. According to Euronews, data from Kalshi, a federally regulated platform in the United States, shows rising public interest in the timing of SpaceX’s IPO announcement.
More than US$950,000 has been wagered on contracts predicting when the company will officially announce its IPO, reflecting strong market attention toward what could be a transformative event for the global tech and space industries.
Most market participants believe the announcement will come before August 2026. The option for a pre–August 1, 2026 announcement holds the highest probability at 81%, while a pre–July 1, 2026 timeline follows closely at 71%.
However, sentiment is more cautious in the near term. The probability of an announcement before June 2026 stands at just 29%, indicating a degree of skepticism despite the overall optimism.
Conclusion
The anticipated IPO of SpaceX signals more than just a major fundraising event, it represents a pivotal moment for the global space and technology sectors. Backed by strong technological foundations and ambitious long-term goals, the company is well-positioned to reshape the future of space infrastructure and AI-driven innovation. While uncertainty remains around the exact timing, market enthusiasm continues to build, reinforcing expectations that SpaceX’s public debut could become a historic milestone in the evolution of the modern space economy.
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