On December 14, reports surfaced indicating that SpaceX had officially informed its employees of the company's preparations for a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2026, thereby confirming recent market rumors. In an internal memo, Bret Johnsen, SpaceX's Chief Financial Officer, articulated that if the company's execution remains exemplary and capital market conditions prove favorable, the IPO is anticipated to raise significant funds for SpaceX. However, he emphasized that the specific timeline for the IPO remains fluid and subject to change.

While Johnsen refrained from disclosing the precise valuation SpaceX might aim for in the IPO, sources with intimate knowledge of the matter revealed that the internal stock price has been set at $421 per share. This valuation places the company's overall worth at approximately $800 billion, marking a substantial increase from the $400 billion valuation earlier in the year.

Should the IPO proceed as planned, the funds generated will be strategically allocated to enhance the launch frequency of the Starship rocket, facilitate the deployment of artificial intelligence data centers in space, and propel forward both unmanned and manned Mars missions.