• SpaceX's insider share sale values the company at $800 billion.
• A potential IPO could occur in 2026, aiming to raise significant capital.
• Funding will support Starship rocket launches and the development of Moonbase Alpha.
• Elon Musk hinted at a possible IPO on social media, boosting investor interest.
• SpaceX's valuation surpasses that of previous record-holder OpenAI.

SpaceX has opened an insider share sale, valuing the company at approximately $800 billion, according to a letter from CFO Bret Johnsen available to shareholders. This development positions SpaceX for a potential IPO in 2026, which could become one of the largest in history, driven by the rapid growth of its Starlink satellite internet segment and advancements in its Starship rocket program, which aims for lunar and Martian missions, according to Reuters and The Jakarta Post.

In the recent communication dated December 12, Johnsen confirmed that SpaceX plans to buy up to $2.56 billion of shares from eligible shareholders at a price of $421 per share. The funds from the IPO are expected to facilitate an increased flight rate for the Starship, alongside plans for AI data centers in space and construction of Moonbase Alpha, according to India Times, Reuters, and The Jakarta Post.

Elon Musk has hinted at the possibility of a public offering for SpaceX through a recent post on the social media platform X, generating positive responses from investors. The anticipated IPO could enable SpaceX to raise over $25 billion, depending on market conditions and the company's execution of strategic objectives, as reported by Reuters and India Times.

Prior to this latest development, SpaceX's valuation had been recorded at $400 billion in July, indicating its rapid growth trajectory especially boosted by the Starlink business, leading the company to overtake OpenAI as the highest-valued private enterprise in the industry. The renewed interest in the IPO market in 2025 further supports SpaceX's timing for a public offering, according to The Jakarta Post and Reuters.