SpaceX is preparing to open a new round of insider share sales that would value the company at an unprecedented $800 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. If finalized, the valuation would cement SpaceX as one of the most valuable private companies in history, surpassing nearly every tech giant before its IPO.
The offering will allow existing shareholders—including employees and early investors—to sell a portion of their stakes in the company. Insider sales have become a common mechanism for SpaceX, providing liquidity without the pressures of going public. But this latest valuation represents a dramatic leap, as investors continue to pour money into the booming commercial space sector.
Analysts say the surge in value is being driven by two core business pillars: Starlink, SpaceX’s rapidly expanding satellite internet network, and the company’s launch dominance, which has reshaped the global space industry. Starlink alone now has millions of subscribers worldwide, delivering broadband to remote regions and securing lucrative government contracts. If the trend continues, some estimates predict Starlink could eventually become one of the world’s largest telecom providers.
Meanwhile, SpaceX continues to outpace competitors with its high-frequency Falcon 9 launches and ongoing progress on the Starship program. Starship, designed for deep-space missions and large-scale satellite deployment, is expected to play a major role in NASA’s lunar plans as well as future Mars missions. Investors believe Starship could redefine launch economics altogether.
Despite the eye-popping valuation, some experts warn that SpaceX still faces significant risks. The company is investing heavily in infrastructure, R&D, and regulatory compliance across multiple continents. Starlink’s profitability timeline remains a subject of debate, and Starship has yet to complete key milestones required for human-rated missions.
Still, investor enthusiasm remains strong. The private market demand for SpaceX shares has consistently outstripped supply, driving prices higher with each tender offer. The company’s ability to scale at a pace rarely seen in aerospace—and its central role in global telecom, defense, and satellite services—has made it one of the most sought-after private investments in the world.
If the $800 billion valuation is finalized, SpaceX would be valued on par with major publicly traded giants, signaling not only its immense growth but also the world’s deepening reliance on space-based technology.
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