Elon Musk confirmed reports that SpaceX is preparing for a 2026 initial public offering, calling the latest analysis from Ars Technica reporter Eric Berger “accurate.” Berger’s report argued that growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and the potential for space-based data centers make this an opportune moment for SpaceX to enter public markets.
The comment follows multiple stories from The Information, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg, all indicating that SpaceX is actively pursuing a 2026 IPO and exploring a new share sale valuing the company near $800 billion. Bloomberg additionally reported that SpaceX could seek to raise more than $30 billion in the offering. Musk disputed the valuation figure over the weekend, saying reports of an $800 billion valuation were “not accurate.”
Musk also pushed back on suggestions that SpaceX depends on NASA, stating that the agency will account for “less than 5% of our revenue next year,” with commercial Starlink services driving the majority of the company’s income. He rejected claims that SpaceX receives NASA “subsidies,” calling them “absolutely false.” SpaceX did not immediately comment on the reports, but Musk appears poised to gain significant influence in U.S. space policy as the company moves toward its anticipated 2026 IPO.
