SpaceX
Facts
- HQ
- United States
- Sectors
- Aerospace, Space Technology, Data Center / Infrastructure
- Founded
- 2002
- Employees
- 10000
- Stage
- Private
Dawn Aerospace Raises $25M Series B Led by Balerion, Valued at $196M to Expand Satellite Propulsion and Aurora Spaceplane
Dawn Aerospace raised $25 million in a Series B round led by Balerion Space Ventures, boosting its work in satellite propulsion, in-space refueling, and developing its Aurora suborbital spaceplane. Valued at $196 million, the cash-flow-positive company plans global expansion with increased teams in the U.S. and Europe.
SpaceX buys Bay Area AI coding startup for $60 billion to bolster its lagging AI unit
SpaceX has purchased a Bay Area AI coding startup for $60 billion to strengthen its AI company, which has been trailing competitors.
Look Up and Skynopy Partner to Automate LEO Satellite Collision Avoidance Using ATLAS²; Initial Phase Ends Mid-2024
French startups Look Up and Skynopy announced a partnership to automate a low Earth orbit collision avoidance service using Skynopy’s ground station network and the ATLAS² system, aiming to reduce reaction times and operational complexity for satellite operators. Initial project phases will wrap up mid-2024, followed by in-orbit tests and a full demonstration of the automated system.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Investors Including Ellison and Ackman Poised for 200% Returns via SpaceX Stake Amid $44B Deal
Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, supported by investors like Larry Ellison and Bill Ackman, initially appeared risky but has yielded nearly 200% returns through strategic ownership stakes in Musk's SpaceX, anticipated to go public with a $1.75 to $2 trillion valuation. Despite Twitter's declining user base, this M&A move ensures significant gains for Musk’s backers.
Astrobotic Reveals Griffin-1 Lunar Lander for Q4 2024 Launch on SpaceX Falcon Heavy to Deliver 10 Payloads Including 500-kg FLIP Rover
Astrobotic unveiled its Griffin-1 lunar lander, slated for launch in Q4 2024 on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, aiming to deliver 10 payloads including the 500-kg FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform rover to the moon as part of NASA's lunar base plans. Griffin-1 follows the company's first mission, Peregrine, which experienced a propulsion failure preventing lunar landing.
Bland AI Raises $40 Million Series B to Advance Voice AI for Enterprise Phone Automation Despite Early Investor Doubts
Despite initial widespread investor skepticism claiming phone calls were obsolete, Bland AI secured a $40 million Series B round led by Emergence Capital, demonstrating strong confidence in voice AI's enterprise potential. The company focuses on AI-driven phone agents for sectors like healthcare and finance, offering self-hosted deployment for sensitive data compliance.
SpaceX Acquires AI Coding Startup Cursor for $60 Billion Days After IPO, Surpassing Amazon in Market Value
SpaceX has agreed to acquire AI coding startup Cursor in a $60 billion all-stock deal shortly after its IPO, aiming to strengthen its Grok AI ecosystem. The acquisition boosted SpaceX's market value beyond Amazon, making it the fifth-most valuable public company globally.
Elon Musk Achieves Historic 'Trillionaire' Status Amid Controversy
Elon Musk has become the richest person in history, reaching 'trillionaire' status, which the article argues is a positive development despite public outrage over his personal and political actions.
SpaceX to Buy Cursor for $60 Billion; Four 20-Something Cofounders to Each Be Worth $2.7 Billion
SpaceX is acquiring Cursor for $60 billion, a deal that will make Cursor’s four young cofounders each worth an estimated $2.7 billion, per Forbes.
SpaceX Surpasses Amazon with $2.95 Trillion Valuation After IPO Amid Analyst Warnings of Overvaluation
SpaceX briefly became the fourth-largest company on Wall Street with a market cap of $2.95 trillion shortly after its IPO, surpassing Amazon and Microsoft, though many analysts warn its valuation is significantly inflated. The company faces critical tests with upcoming earnings reports and insider lockup expirations.
SpaceX Shares Surge Nearly 20% Following Historic IPO on June 12, 2026, SpaceNews Updates $1 Billion Space Unicorn List
SpaceNews tracks private space companies valued at $1 billion or more, updating its global list based on various sources. The latest update highlights SpaceX shares rising nearly 20% after a historic IPO on June 12, 2026.
Katalyst Space Raises $12M to Fund Nexus-1 GEO Satellite Servicing Mission Launching in 2027
Katalyst Space Technologies raised $12 million led by Geodesic Capital to develop its Nexus-1 spacecraft for servicing satellites in geostationary orbit, with a planned 2027 launch on Ariane 6. Prior to this, its Link spacecraft will launch to boost NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's orbit to prevent imminent reentry.
SpaceX Surpasses Amazon and Microsoft to Become Fourth-Largest Company Following IPO Surge
SpaceX became the world's fourth-largest company shortly after its IPO in New York, with shares soaring to nearly $3 trillion in value before retreating. Despite the stock's rapid rise benefiting early investors, many analysts warn the current valuation is speculative and may not be justified.
SpaceX Acquires AI Coding Firm for £45 Billion Amid Share Surge After IPO
SpaceX's shares surged following its IPO and the announcement of a £45 billion acquisition of an AI coding firm, boosting its valuation. The deal highlights SpaceX's expansion into AI technology.
Senator Ed Markey Accuses Elon Musk of Avoiding Questions on Tesla and SpaceX Subsidies Amid Debate Over Public Support
Senator Ed Markey has criticized Elon Musk for downplaying government subsidies' role in Tesla and SpaceX's growth, reigniting debates on the companies' reliance on public support as Tesla faces demand challenges post federal EV credit. Musk counters that federal incentives account for less than 2% of his companies' value and claims many government programs have benefited his competitors more.
PiLogic to Test AI Satellite Fault-Prediction Software with U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory over Two Years
PiLogic has partnered with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory under a two-year agreement to test AI software that predicts satellite faults using data from an AFRL cubeSat launched in 2022. The software aims to improve spacecraft fault detection and diagnosis by analyzing sensor data probabilistically rather than relying on traditional threshold-based systems.
US Venture Capital Market Faces Critical 2026 Reset Amid SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic Mega IPOs
The US venture capital market is concentrating heavily on a few large AI companies like SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI, with major IPOs expected in 2026 potentially reshaping market liquidity and valuations. While there is enthusiasm for AI's growth and retail investor access is expanding, significant risks remain due to high costs, inflated valuations, and legal challenges in secondary trading platforms.
Elon Musk Says Becoming Quadrillionaire Depends on SpaceX Moon and Mars Factories Amid $75B IPO
Elon Musk stated it is 'not impossible' to become the first quadrillionaire, contingent on SpaceX establishing factories on the Moon and Mars and a future economy based on mass and energy. This statement followed SpaceX's record-breaking $75 billion IPO, which valued the company at over $2.1 trillion and made Musk the world's first trillionaire.
SpaceX Acquires AI Coding Startup Anysphere for $60 Billion in All-Stock Deal
SpaceX announced a $60 billion all-stock acquisition of Cursor's developer Anysphere, marking a significant bet on AI coding tools as essential engineering infrastructure. The purchase reflects Cursor's rapid growth from a $9 billion valuation in 2025 to a strategic asset underpinning modern software development.
SpaceX IPO Raises $75 Billion, Values Company at $2.2 Trillion, Creating Billionaires Including Musk, Ellison, and Dorsey
SpaceX's IPO raised $75 billion, valuing the company at $2.2 trillion and making Elon Musk the first person ever to surpass a $1 trillion net worth. Unexpected billionaire shareholders from early private investments included Larry Ellison, Jack Dorsey, and Saudi Prince Alwaleed.
SpaceX IPO Raises $75 Billion at $2.1 Trillion Valuation, Propelling Elon Musk's Net Worth to $1.3 Trillion
SpaceX's IPO priced at $135 per share raised $75 billion, valuing the company at $2.1 trillion and sparking a share price rally that boosted Elon Musk's net worth to about $1.3 trillion. The IPO was oversubscribed with $350 billion in investor demand, highlighting strong confidence in SpaceX's business, particularly Starlink.
Investor Predicts SpaceX Could Reach $50 Trillion Valuation, Elon Musk Calls Analysis 'Interesting'
SpaceX's valuation has reached $2.1 trillion, but investor Brivael Le Pogam predicts it could eventually reach $50 trillion based on the transformative potential of the Starship rocket. Elon Musk acknowledged this analysis, sparking renewed debate on the company's long-term value beyond current launch services and satellite internet businesses.
SpaceX Sued by 80 South Texas Homeowners Over Starship Test Flight Damage Caused by Sonic Booms and Vibrations
SpaceX is being sued by about 80 South Texas homeowners alleging that Starship test flights caused structural damage like cracked walls and shifting foundations due to sonic booms and vibrations. The lawsuit covers tests from April 2023 to October 2025, citing noise levels over 110 decibels and damages including ruptured water lines and costly home repairs.
SpaceX's Historic $2.28 Trillion IPO Soars 19.6% on Second Day, But Small Investors Face Rising Risk
SpaceX's IPO became the largest in history, creating Elon Musk as the first trillionaire and valuing the company at $2.28 trillion, with shares surging nearly 20% on its second day. However, concerns arise that small investors, who fueled the rally, may bear most risks once the initial hype fades.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX (SPCX) IPO Soars to $160 Per Share Amid Market Rally; Investors Eye Nvidia as Alternative Play
Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX) had a strong IPO debut at over $160 per share, boosting a broad market rally without major profit-taking elsewhere. Investors are now considering other tech stocks like Nvidia, which has declined recently and may offer greater value beyond the SpaceX hype.
