SpaceX has chosen Goldman Sachs to take the leading role in its anticipated initial public offering, signaling that preparations for the aerospace and AI firm's public market debut this year are gathering pace, according to CNBC sources familiar with the matter. The deal, which could be one of the largest in Wall Street history, is expected to value SpaceX at over $250 billion, based on recent private funding rounds.
The selection of Goldman Sachs, a top-tier investment bank, underscores the scale and complexity of the IPO, which is likely to attract global investor interest. SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, has not yet confirmed the IPO timeline, but sources indicate a potential listing in the second half of 2026, pending market conditions and regulatory approvals.
Goldman Sachs declined to comment, and SpaceX did not respond to requests for comment. The IPO would provide public investors with a chance to own shares in the company behind the Starlink satellite network and the Starship rocket program, which are central to SpaceX's revenue growth and long-term ambitions.
