SpaceX IPO Hinges on AI Hype, Not Moon Mission Success

NASA recently completed its first lunar mission in 50 years with a successful Orion spacecraft journey around the moon. This achievement is part of NASA’s plan to return humans to the moon. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) worth $2 trillion, which heavily relies on the company’s AI technology. However, unlike NASA, SpaceX was not involved in the lunar mission, leaving some questioning whether its success will translate to commercial success.

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-08/elon-musk-spacex-ipo-2-trillion-valuation-push-explained