According to Zhitong Finance APP, Musk hinted on Wednesday during a social media interaction with Ars Technica space industry reporter Eric Berger that SpaceX may go public with an initial public offering (IPO). In response to the latest reports that SpaceX plans to go public in 2026, Berger posted on X stating, &#34;This is why I believe SpaceX will go public soon,&#34; along with a link to his article on Ars Technica regarding SpaceX's IPO plans. Musk replied, &#34;Absolutely correct.&#34;
In the article, Berger explored why now is the right time for Musk's space venture to go public, noting that the rise of artificial intelligence and opportunities in space data centers play significant roles in this move. Previously, several news outlets reported that SpaceX plans to go public in 2026, with the new stock issuance potentially valuing the company at around $800 billion and aiming to raise over $30 billion.
Last weekend, Musk stated that reports regarding the company's $800 billion valuation were &#34;inaccurate&#34; and discussed the amount his company receives from NASA.
Musk wrote, &#34;While I have great affection for NASA, their revenue will account for less than 5% of our total revenue next year. Commercial Starlink is our largest source of income. Some people claim that SpaceX has received 'subsidies' from NASA, which is completely absurd.&#34;
Reports cited insiders revealing that the company's target valuation is approximately $1.5 trillion. If SpaceX sells 5% of its shares as planned, the fundraising scale will reach about $40 billion, far exceeding the record for the largest IPO set by Saudi Aramco. In 2019, Saudi Aramco raised $29 billion, becoming the largest IPO in the world to date. Notably, Saudi Aramco only sold about 1.5% of its equity at that time, much lower than the circulation ratio of most listed companies.
SpaceX is expected to generate approximately $15 billion in revenue in 2025, increasing to between $22 billion and $24 billion in 2026, with most of the revenue coming from the Starlink business. The company is accelerating its IPO plans partly due to the strong growth momentum of Starlink satellite internet services, including the prospects for direct mobile services and the development progress of the Starship rocket for lunar and Mars missions.
Previously, &#34;Cathie Wood&#34; Kathy Wood's investment firm Ark Invest even projected that by 2030, Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX could reach a corporate value of about $2.5 trillion. According to ARK's open-source model, this valuation is derived from a Monte Carlo simulation that considers 17 key variables reflecting SpaceX's growth potential over the next twenty years
The model provides three possible valuation scenarios: the base scenario is $2.5 trillion, the pessimistic scenario is $1.7 trillion, and the optimistic scenario reaches $3.1 trillion. These forecasts illustrate the differences arising from strategic initiatives, such as the research and deployment of satellites, as well as the eventual emphasis on Mars colonization.
Looking ahead to 2026, Musk seems poised to gain a powerful ally in the U.S. government's space program. Jared Isaacman, who spent millions leading two private space flights with SpaceX in 2021 and 2024, is likely to become the next NASA administrator, having passed the committee's vote on Monday. Next, he will submit for a full Senate vote for confirmation.
SpaceX is a major contractor for NASA, but acting administrator Sean Duffy criticized Musk's space operations for lagging behind on the Artemis lunar program, which has faced multiple delays. Musk fiercely attacked Duffy, accusing him of &#34;trying to kill NASA!&#34;
This summer, after a clash with Musk, President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination and handed the leadership of the space program to Transportation Secretary Duffy. Trump stated at the time that Isaacman had a conflict of interest due to his relationship with Musk. Isaacman's renomination in early November indicates that the relationship between Trump and Musk is mending, and Musk attended a White House dinner later that month, solidifying the restoration of their friendship

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Elon Musk responded to reports about SpaceX's plan for an IPO in 2026, stating that it is "accurate." He hinted during interactions with technology media reporters that SpaceX might go public. Previously, it was reported that SpaceX plans to go public in 2026, with an estimated valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion and a fundraising scale of about $40 billion. Musk clarified that the report of the company's valuation being $800 billion is inaccurate and emphasized that Starlink is the main source of revenue

- Elon Musk hinted at a potential SpaceX IPO during a social media interaction, confirming reports of a 2026 listing.  
- The company aims for a valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion, with plans to raise over $40 billion by selling 5% of its shares, significantly surpassing the previous record set by Saudi Aramco.  
- SpaceX's revenue is projected to grow, driven by its Starlink business, while Musk's relationship with NASA remains complex amid criticisms and potential leadership changes within the agency.

Elon Musk responds to reports of SpaceX's planned IPO: "Absolutely accurate"