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Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 Musk's SpaceX share sale: Four things you need to know

From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.

* Next week, shares will go on sale in SpaceX, a company planning to colonise Mars and put AI data centers in space.
* The IPO aims to raise at least $75bn and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire.
* The share price is set at $135 per share, with over 550 million shares available for purchase.
* Investors will be buying into a business with diverse activities, including space exploration, satellite communication, social media (X), and AI platform Grok.
* SpaceX has a history of net losses, with $4.9bn loss last year, but analysts believe its ambitious projects are worth the risk.
* Elon Musk will still hold over 80% of voting power after the share sale, despite critics questioning his management style.
* The company's valuation is expected to reach around $1.75tn, making it one of the largest companies in the US.
* Individuals and institutions can buy shares through various platforms, but investors must weigh the risks and potential returns.
* The share price could quickly rise or fall depending on market demand, with some analysts warning of an inflated bubble.