Elon Musk is considering a public offering for SpaceX.

Elon Musk, who has already ascended to the throne of the world's richest man, may soon take his wealth to a new level. According to Bloomberg, he is actively planning one of the largest initial public offerings in SpaceX's history.

Bloomberg reported that Musk's aerospace company plans to raise up to $30 billion in funding next year, and this initial public offering is highly likely to skyrocket the company's valuation to $1.5 trillion. However, SpaceX did not respond to external requests for comment.

Although SpaceX is currently privately held, it has always had smooth sailing in raising funds and has never encountered any obstacles. However, once it has the ability to sell public stocks, it will undoubtedly bring in more capital flow for this ambitious and costly company.

For Musk, the additional benefit of SpaceX's debut on Wall Street is that his already vast wealth is expected to further increase. But at the same time, this will also attract strict scrutiny from the outside world on SpaceX's business model, which is precisely the issue that Musk has been quite dissatisfied with during his tenure at Tesla.

What can Elon Musk gain from it?

The funds raised will belong to the company and will not directly fall into Musk's pocket. But given that he reportedly holds nearly half of the company's shares, this will undoubtedly significantly increase his net worth.

Once SpaceX goes public, Musk will be able to borrow more easily using the value of his holdings in the company as collateral, just like he did with his previous holdings in Tesla. This undoubtedly freed up tax-free funds for his various careers.

According to Bloomberg's billionaire tracking data, Musk's current net worth is $461 billion, most of which comes from his Tesla stocks and options. Bloomberg analysis suggests that if SpaceX's valuation reaches $1.5 trillion, Musk's net worth is highly likely to double or even more.

Why choose to go public?

SpaceX is currently standing at a critical turning point. It has already occupied the vast majority of the astronaut and satellite launch market share. The star chain microsatellite constellation created by the company makes the company one of the major Internet service providers.

More capital injection will help the company take big strides towards more ambitious goals. (Even if its ultimate goal is to establish a colony on Mars, it faces enormous challenges in terms of technology and economy.)

SpaceX's next generation heavy rocket, the Starship, represents a new and radical way of space exploration. But currently, the rocket is still in the development stage, and multiple accidents and explosions have occurred during testing, which has also questioned Musk's ambitious schedule.

In addition, going public will provide existing investors with an excellent opportunity to cash out the company's shares in a profitable manner.

Which investors favor SpaceX?

SpaceX's business is full of charm, attracting numerous heavyweight investors. Among them are Google's parent company Alphabet, financial giant Fidelity Investments, as well as well-known venture capital firms Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity Partners, and Andreessen Horowitz.

According to Pitchbook, SpaceX has successfully raised $10 billion in funding. And every time they raise funds, the number of people who want to participate in investment often far exceeds what the company needs.

Why is SpaceX considered so valuable?

Unlike most other aerospace companies, SpaceX has positive cash flow, which Musk has also mentioned in recent tweets.

Musk revealed that the Starlink business contributes the majority of the company's current revenue. In addition, the company holds billions of dollars in contracts to maintain the International Space Station and send astronauts to the moon under NASA projects.

The starship encountered multiple explosive setbacks during unmanned test flights in 2025. However, once successful, Starship is expected to become a key cornerstone for SpaceX to achieve its Mars goals, including establishing permanent settlements on Mars. At the same time, starships are expected to significantly reduce the cost of transporting one kilogram of cargo into space.

What are the drawbacks of public listing?

The answer is affirmative. Moreover, no one knows these drawbacks better than Musk.

Going public may put pressure on investors for the company's capital intensive plans, which may not generate any investment returns in the coming years and may even result in a loss of capital.

This also means that the company will face stricter public scrutiny and regulation from regulatory agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, with whom Musk has had friction in the past. This is particularly evident in his response to Tesla's review. In 2018, Musk proposed to privatize Tesla again, but ultimately abandoned the idea.

Musk often engages in fierce battles with some investor groups. This includes analysts and short sellers (who profit by betting on stock declines), as well as companies that provide advice to institutional shareholders. He even recently referred to these research companies as' corporate terrorists'.

Elon Musk is considering a public offering for SpaceX.

Elon Musk, who has already ascended to the throne of the world's richest man, may soon take his wealth to a new level. According to Bloomberg, he is actively planning one of the largest initial public offerings in SpaceX's history.

Bloomberg reported that Musk's aerospace company plans to raise up to $30 billion in funding next year, and this initial public offering is highly likely to skyrocket the company's valuation to $1.5 trillion. However, SpaceX did not respond to external requests for comment.

Although SpaceX is currently privately held, it has always had smooth sailing in raising funds and has never encountered any obstacles. However, once it has the ability to sell public stocks, it will undoubtedly bring in more capital flow for this ambitious and costly company.

For Musk, the additional benefit of SpaceX's debut on Wall Street is that his already vast wealth is expected to further increase. But at the same time, this will also attract strict scrutiny from the outside world on SpaceX's business model, which is precisely the issue that Musk has been quite dissatisfied with during his tenure at Tesla.

What can Elon Musk gain from it?

The funds raised will belong to the company and will not directly fall into Musk's pocket. But given that he reportedly holds nearly half of the company's shares, this will undoubtedly significantly increase his net worth.

Once SpaceX goes public, Musk will be able to borrow more easily using the value of his holdings in the company as collateral, just like he did with his previous holdings in Tesla. This undoubtedly freed up tax-free funds for his various careers.

According to Bloomberg's billionaire tracking data, Musk's current net worth is $461 billion, most of which comes from his Tesla stocks and options. Bloomberg analysis suggests that if SpaceX's valuation reaches $1.5 trillion, Musk's net worth is highly likely to double or even more.

Why choose to go public?

SpaceX is currently standing at a critical turning point. It has already occupied the vast majority of the astronaut and satellite launch market share. The star chain microsatellite constellation created by the company makes the company one of the major Internet service providers.

More capital injection will help the company take big strides towards more ambitious goals. (Even if its ultimate goal is to establish a colony on Mars, it faces enormous challenges in terms of technology and economy.)

SpaceX's next generation heavy rocket, the Starship, represents a new and radical way of space exploration. But currently, the rocket is still in the development stage, and multiple accidents and explosions have occurred during testing, which has also questioned Musk's ambitious schedule.

In addition, going public will provide existing investors with an excellent opportunity to cash out the company's shares in a profitable manner.

Which investors favor SpaceX?

SpaceX's business is full of charm, attracting numerous heavyweight investors. Among them are Google's parent company Alphabet, financial giant Fidelity Investments, as well as well-known venture capital firms Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity Partners, and Andreessen Horowitz.

According to Pitchbook, SpaceX has successfully raised $10 billion in funding. And every time they raise funds, the number of people who want to participate in investment often far exceeds what the company needs.

Why is SpaceX considered so valuable?

Unlike most other aerospace companies, SpaceX has positive cash flow, which Musk has also mentioned in recent tweets.

Musk revealed that the Starlink business contributes the majority of the company's current revenue. In addition, the company holds billions of dollars in contracts to maintain the International Space Station and send astronauts to the moon under NASA projects.

The starship encountered multiple explosive setbacks during unmanned test flights in 2025. However, once successful, Starship is expected to become a key cornerstone for SpaceX to achieve its Mars goals, including establishing permanent settlements on Mars. At the same time, starships are expected to significantly reduce the cost of transporting one kilogram of cargo into space.

What are the drawbacks of public listing?

The answer is affirmative. Moreover, no one knows these drawbacks better than Musk.

Going public may put pressure on investors for the company's capital intensive plans, which may not generate any investment returns in the coming years and may even result in a loss of capital.

This also means that the company will face stricter public scrutiny and regulation from regulatory agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, with whom Musk has had friction in the past. This is particularly evident in his response to Tesla's review. In 2018, Musk proposed to privatize Tesla again, but ultimately abandoned the idea.

Musk often engages in fierce battles with some investor groups. This includes analysts and short sellers (who profit by betting on stock declines), as well as companies that provide advice to institutional shareholders. He even recently referred to these research companies as' corporate terrorists'.