Overview
SpaceX is a publicly listed space company (launch vehicles, satellite internet) headquartered in Starbase, Texas, USA, founded in 2002. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX.
The world's largest launch provider — Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, the Dragon spacecraft and the super-heavy Starship — and owner of the Starlink network. It merged with xAI in February 2026 and listed on Nasdaq (SPCX) on 12 June 2026 in the largest IPO in history: $86bn at $135 a share.
Share price
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Who pays SpaceX: contracts and deals
| Date | Type | Counterparty | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Equity | Nasdaq IPO (SPCX) | $86bn | |
| Feb 2026 | Equity | Merger with xAI | $125bn | |
| Apr 2025 | Contract | U.S. Space Force — NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2 (28 missions) | $5.9bn |
Is SpaceX publicly traded?
Yes. SpaceX is a public company — its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX.
Where is SpaceX based?
SpaceX is headquartered in Starbase, Texas, USA. The company was founded in 2002.