Elon Musk confirms: SpaceX will go public by 2026 at the earliest, with AI and space data centers being the key.

SpaceX’s rumored IPO in 2026 has finally been confirmed by the company itself. Musk personally stated on the X platform that the reports are “accurate.” This aerospace technology giant could be valued at up to $800 billion in the future, with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and the potential of space data centers seen as the main drivers for going public.

Musk: Ars Technica Report “Accurate”

An in-depth report by Ars Technica journalist Eric Berger pointed out that the rise of AI technology and the opportunity to build data centers in space are the main reasons SpaceX plans to go public in 2026. Musk immediately shared the article and responded on his social platform X: “As always, Eric is accurate.”

SpaceX Valuation Could Reach $800 Billion

Before Musk’s statement, The Information and The Wall Street Journal had already reported that SpaceX intends to conduct an IPO in 2026, planning a new share offering that could value the company at an astonishing $800 billion.

According to Bloomberg’s report this week, SpaceX’s IPO plan is actively progressing, with fundraising reaching up to $30 billion, attracting strong market attention.

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Musk Responds: NASA Is Not the Main Backer, Starlink Is the Cash Cow

Although SpaceX works closely with NASA, Musk clarified on social platforms that SpaceX does not rely on NASA subsidies. He stated, “While I like NASA, their contribution next year will be less than 5% of our revenue.” He emphasized, “The commercial version of Starlink is our biggest revenue source.”

Musk also refuted the claim that “SpaceX relies on NASA subsidies,” directly stating, “That is absolutely wrong.”

NASA Leadership Shake-up: Musk Unhappy with Acting Director’s Criticism of Artemis Delay

Recently, Musk had a disagreement with NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy. Duffy criticized SpaceX for lagging behind in the Artemis lunar landing program, which angered Musk. He directly responded on X: “He wants to kill NASA!”

Interestingly, government support for SpaceX may further escalate. Entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who flew on SpaceX private space missions in 2021 and 2024, is currently a top candidate for NASA Administrator.

Isaacman’s nomination was actually withdrawn during the Trump administration, as Trump believed his relationship with Musk could pose a “conflict of interest.” However, in early November 2025, Isaacman was re-nominated, indicating a possible repair in Musk and Trump’s relationship.

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