The SpaceX IPO is officially in motion. It filed its S-1 registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 21, 2026. The company set June 12 as its expected debut date on Nasdaq under the ticker $SPCX.

Source: The Kobeissi Letter
This isn't just big news for space enthusiasts. It could be one of the largest stock market debuts in history. It wants to raise $80 billion — a figure that would break every IPO record on the books.
And unlike most high-profile listings, regular investors get a seat at the table this time.
The SpaceX IPO filing paints a picture of a company in full financial health. It posted $4.69 billion in revenue in Q1 2026 alone. It also holds $15.8 billion in cash as of March 31. Those aren't startup numbers — that's a mature, cash-generating business hitting its stride.
Elon Musk will serve as CEO, CTO, and Chairman of the Board after the listing. That keeps a tight grip of leadership in one person's hands, which matters for any investor thinking long-term.
The S-1 also confirmed direct retail access. Shares will be available through five major brokerage platforms at launch:
Charles Schwab
Fidelity
Robinhood
SoFi Securities
No hedge fund. No accredited investor status. If you have a brokerage account with any of these platforms, you can apply for shares when the IPO opens.
You don't have to wait until June 12 to get involved. MEXC, a crypto exchange, is launching a SpaceX pre-market token event starting May 14. The subscription window closes today, May 21, 2026, at 1:30 PM UTC. Allocation results are out by 3:30 PM UTC the same day. Additionally, the pre-market listing will take place on May 21, 2026, at 10:00 (UTC).

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MEXC distributed a total of 7,700 SPACEX(PRE) tokens for this event. It's important to understand what these actually are. These are points-based trading tokens on MEXC's platform — not actual equity. You're not buying shares in the token by participating.
It isn't the only name heading for a public listing. According to The Kobeissi Letter, citing the Wall Street Journal, OpenAI has been working with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on its own IPO plans.
The OpenAI IPO date target is as early as September 2026. The company may file confidentially with regulators as soon as this week. OpenAI's move appears partly driven by the momentum its listing has already created.
Two of the most talked-about private companies on the planet could both go public within months of each other. That kind of IPO season hasn't happened before in tech history.
The SpaceX IPO is on track to make history. The company filed its S-1, targets a $80 billion raise, and plans to list on Nasdaq under $SPCX on June 12. Revenue hit $4.69 billion in Q1 2026 alone. Retail investors get confirmed access via five mainstream brokerage platforms. MEXC's premarket tokens are live and close today. And OpenAI could follow it to public markets by September.
This is shaping up to be one of the most consequential financial stories of the decade.
Expert opinion: The scale of SpaceX's S-1 numbers — $4.69 billion in quarterly revenue and $15.8 billion in cash — suggests a company far past its growth-stage risk. The decision to open retail access through mainstream brokerages signals a deliberate attempt to build broad public ownership. That's a meaningful structural shift. Meanwhile, OpenAI's timeline, reportedly driven in part by SpaceX's momentum, adds urgency to a market cycle that could define how technology companies approach public capital for years to come. Investors, casual or institutional, should read the full S-1 carefully before acting.
Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Investing in IPOs involves significant risk, including possible loss of principal. The pre-market activity on MEXC involves crypto-based tokens and carries different risks from direct equity investment. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Neither MEXC, nor any brokerage mentioned has endorsed or sponsored this content.