Elon Musk’s SpaceX Files For Highly Anticipated IPO

BreakingBusinessElon Musk’s SpaceX Files For Highly Anticipated IPOByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 05:31pm EDTToplineElon Musk’s SpaceX confirmed in a Wednesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission it will take the company public, a multi-trillion-dollar move that could potentially turn Musk into the world’s first trillionaire.Musk could become the world's first trillionaire following the IPO.(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)Key FactsSpacex’s IPO valuation could reach between $1.75 trillion and $2 trillion, according to multiple reports, which would best the previous all-time IPO valuation record of $1.7 trillion set by Saudi Aramco in 2019.The filing states the company will go public this year, but does not have an exact date for the delivery of Class A shares.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video