space industry
SpaceX IPO: Inside Elon Musk's Historic $30 Billion Public Offering and Space Industry Revolution
Dec 13, 2025 03:17 pm CST
Elon Musk plans to take SpaceX public in what could become the largest IPO in history, potentially raising over $30 billion and valuing the company at $1.5 trillion. This strategic move aims to fuel ambitious projects like Mars colonization and space-based AI data centers while transforming the rapidly growing space industry. Experts analyze the timing, implications, and challenges of this landmark transition for the world's most innovative aerospace company.
Trump Reconsiders Jared Isaacman for NASA Leadership Role Following Private Meetings
Oct 10, 2025 02:14 pm CST
President Trump has held multiple meetings with SpaceX astronaut and Shift4 Payments executive chairman Jared Isaacman about potentially reviving his nomination to lead NASA. This development marks a potential reversal of Trump's earlier decision to withdraw Isaacman's nomination in May due to his connections with Democratic politicians and Elon Musk. The space agency currently operates under interim leadership as it faces critical challenges including budget constraints and ambitious lunar mission goals.