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• [New] SpaceX is really a generational company that could produce foundational infrastructure for both global connectivity and AI compute over the next decade. Gizmodo
• [New] More recently, SpaceX has shown interest in orbital data centers, which could meaningfully change the AI race. Gizmodo
• [New] In 2026, SpaceX plans to make an initial public offering that would reportedly seek to raise more than $30 billion - potentially the largest IPO in history. Gizmodo
• [New] Investor attention has shifted decisively from policy vision to execution - and to who will become China's answer to SpaceX. Baiguan - China Insights, Data, Context
• [New] With access limited to 26-month cycles, SpaceX is planning cargo missions to Mars for 2028 and 2030, with crewed missions possible as early as 2032. GIC
• [New] SpaceX will need to prove that Starship can move from a development project to a reliable revenue generator, while companies like Databricks-expected to debut in early 2026 with a $150 billion valuation-must show they can maintain growth as the initial AI infrastructure build-out begins to mature. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] SpaceX, which is worth $800 billion, is eyeing an IPO that could come as soon as mid-2026 and reportedly plans to raise more than $30 billion at a valuation of as much as $1.5 trillion. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] In response, SpaceX plans to lower some satellites initially slated for 550 kilometers in altitude to about 480 kilometers, reducing the orbital lifetime of defunct satellites and mitigating space debris risks. DIGITIMES Inc.
• [New] Earlier this month, SpaceX announced it would lower the orbit of roughly 4,400 satellites from 342 miles to 298 miles above Earth in 2026, a move aimed at reducing the risk of collisions. Interesting Engineering
• [New] SpaceX forecasts it will launch the first V3 Starlink satellites sometime in 2026. PCMAG
• [New] SpaceX is expected to use Friday's decision to launch next-generation V3 Starlink satellites, which are larger and have been upgraded with more capacity. PCMAG
• [New] The FCC has an ongoing rulemaking contemplating raising power limits in bands shared by LEO and GSO systems, something SpaceX argues will dramatically improve its satellite broadband service and that the GSO incumbents are nervous about. Broadband Breakfast
• [New] The composition of the S&P 500 could undergo drastic changes if high-profile private companies, such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, go public through initial public offerings (IPOs). Nasdaq
• [New] In 2026, SpaceX plans to begin using Starship to deploy the next generation Starlink V3 satellites. DISHYtech
• [New] In the space sector, SpaceX is preparing to launch its new Starship V3 spacecraft, equipped with the powerful Raptor V3 engine - a development that could pave the way for long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars. ana.press
• [New] As Elon Musk readies SpaceX for a potential public debut, investors expect what could be the biggest IPO on record. Without cables
• [New] SpaceX plans a 2026 IPO targeting a $1.5 T valuation, far exceeding industry benchmarks and sparking debates over realism vs. speculative hype. Ainvest
• OpenAI and SpaceX are considering going public in 2026, and some estimates indicate they could debut as trillion-dollar companies. Legacy Financial Strategies
• A record-breaking SpaceX IPO will inject unprecedented liquidity into the space sector. Payload
• SpaceX plans a major reconfiguration of its Starlink constellation, lowering the altitude of more than 4,400 satellites from about 550 km to around 480 km through 2026. Without cables
• SpaceX plans to lower the orbits of about 4,400 Starlink satellites from 550 km to 480 km in 2026 to reduce collision risks, ease orbital congestion, and enable faster deorbiting of failed units. WebProNews

Last updated: 19 January 2026