SpaceX Files for IPO at $1.75-2 Trillion Valuation; Starship V3 Debut Launch Imminent
Summary: On May 21, 2026 (U.S. time: May 20), SpaceX formally filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), planning to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX at a valuation of $1.75-2 trillion — poised to become the largest IPO in history. The company also disclosed cumulative Starship R&D spending exceeding $15 billion, with $3 billion spent in 2025 alone. Meanwhile, Starship V3, the most powerful rocket ever built, is scheduled for its maiden test flight.