SpaceX plans to file for an IPO on June 12, insiders say, positioning the rocket firm for what could become the largest public offering in history. The filing would target the Nasdaq, aligning the company with other high‑tech giants. Investors will weigh the prospect of owning a slice of Elon Musk’s launch empire.

Musk’s enterprise, valued at roughly $150 billion after a series of successful satellite and crewed missions, hopes to raise up to $80 billion in fresh capital. Such a haul would dwarf the $33 billion raised by Saudi Aramco in 2019, reshaping the equity market’s appetite for aerospace bets. Analysts warn that the scale could amplify volatility in tech‑heavy indices.

If the offering proceeds, SpaceX would join a short list of privately‑held firms that have transitioned to public markets, granting shareholders direct exposure to its Starlink broadband rollout and ambitious Mars plans. The infusion could fund next‑generation launch vehicles while testing investors’ tolerance for the company’s capital‑intensive growth model.

Regulators will scrutinize the filing for compliance with SpaceX’s complex government contracts and its reliance on classified technology. Market participants anticipate that the IPO could set new pricing benchmarks for high‑growth, capital‑intensive firms, compelling rivals to reassess financing strategies. The outcome will test whether hype can translate into sustained shareholder value.