Recent news and comments from Musk point to a SpaceX IPO in 2026. This leaves many asking -- what does this mean for the company's Mars goal?

SpaceX is planning to raise tens of billions of dollars through an initial public offering next year, multiple outlets have reported, and Ars can confirm. This represents a major change in thinking from the world’s leading space company and its founder, Elon Musk.

SpaceX's IPO could raise over $25 billion, valuing the company at over $1 trillion. Investors must weigh the risk of Musk's Mars ambitions against revenue from the Starlink satellite business. A successful IPO depends on balancing these ambitious goals amidst uncertainties and technological challenges.

The enthusiasm among investors for the potential Initial Public Offering of SpaceX is exceptionally high, as it would help fund Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions and could value the rocket

Scott Galloway said he wouldn’t invest in a SpaceX IPO, arguing Musk’s influence on media outweighs the company’s operational strengths. He acknowledged SpaceX’s strong moat and rising revenue but said leadership concerns keep him out even as the company readies a massive IPO near a $1.