It is being hailed as one of the most anticipated stock market debuts in history. The SpaceX IPO, with a potential $1.75 trillion valuation, has drawn intense global investor interest and is widely tipped to be among the biggest market launches ever. The question now, as explored by BBC's Power Players programme, is whether the company can live up to that hype.
In the latest episode, hosted by Rahul Tandon and Will Bain in the UK, and North America Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury in New York, the team delved into what SpaceX actually does and why its public listing matters to investors. The discussion, produced by Rebecca Smyllie, aired on 11 June 2026.
“SpaceX's IPO, with a potential $1.75tn valuation, is tipped as one of the biggest market launches ever.”
“It’s not just about rockets,” the presenters said, setting the stage for an analysis of Elon Musk’s latest venture. The episode, available on BBC Sounds, raises the possibility that this could be Musk’s biggest gamble yet, as the world’s richest man prepares to take his space company public.
SpaceX, founded by Musk, has already revolutionised space travel with reusable rockets and the Starlink satellite network. But an IPO of this scale would mark a new frontier. The programme examines whether the astronomical valuation is justified, or whether investors are buying into hype.
With the IPO looming, the BBC’s business team has provided a comprehensive look at what could be the defining financial event of the decade.