Global Scans · SpaceX · Weekly Summary

• [New] SpaceX, the hottest and most highly valued private company, is expected to go public in 2026 in what could be the largest IPO in history. investing.com
• [New] SpaceX could raise US$ 50 billion at a valuation exceeding US$ 1.5 trillion, ahead of a potential IPO later in 2026. ST
• [New] If orbital computing becomes viable, SpaceX could deploy hardware without relying on third-party launch providers. FinTech Weekly
• [New] A proposed SpaceX and xAI merger could accelerate Elon Musk's plan to build space-based AI data centers, using solar-powered satellites to reduce energy costs and compete with Google, Meta, OpenAI, and emerging rivals. FinTech Weekly
• [New] Tech circles are buzzing over talks that could combine Musk's space, AI, and electric vehicle businesses into a trillion-dollar group ahead of a potential SpaceX listing. Euronews
• [New] SpaceX is reportedly lining up four major Wall Street banks for a potential 2026 IPO - a move that could signal the long-awaited reopening of the public markets after a years-long IPO drought. TechCrunch
• [New] SpaceX is gearing up for what could be the largest IPO in history, targeting a mid-to-late 2026 public offering that would raise $30 billion at a staggering $1.5 trillion valuation. The Tech Buzz
• [New] Competitors in the satellite internet sector, such as Amazon with Project Kuiper, could find themselves sidelined if the SpaceX-xAI-Tesla triad achieves a monopoly on space-based AI services. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] The SpaceX IPO is the catalyst that could supercharge the entire ecosystem. Ainvest
• [New] SpaceX plans a major reconfiguration of the Starlink constellation, moving about 4,400 satellites from roughly 550 km to 480 km in 2026. Without cables
• [New] SpaceX plans to move roughly half of its Starlink fleet from ~342 miles (550 km) to about 298 miles (480 km) in 2026 for safety reasons. Without cables
• [New] SpaceX plans to deploy Starlink V3 satellites, which are designed to offer upgraded performance and faster internet connectivity. Interesting Engineering
• [New] SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship V3 with a Raptor V3 engine and hopes to conduct in-orbit fuel transfer tests, a critical step for long-range missions to the Moon and Mars. Red Hot Cyber
• SpaceX is advancing toward a public offering in 2026, selecting Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley as lead advisers and underwriters for what could become one of the largest IPOs in history. Crypto Briefing
• A potential SpaceX IPO in mid-2026 could catalyze sector-wide adoption, validating infrastructure and triggering private investment in proven application systems. Ainvest
• Cathie Wood, founder of ARK Invest, argues SpaceX could become the first trillion-dollar space company as demand grows for commercial space services. Bez Kabli

Last updated: 02 February 2026