SpaceX Went Public: Why Do Markets Care about Space Right Now?

HigherIQ · Jun 13, 2026 · 5m

00:00 — Introduction 00:37 — Follow the Money 01:26 — It's Not About Going to Mars 02:57 — The Valuation Question 04:21 — Wrap Up Sources: - NPR - SpaceX IPO Makes History as Largest Ever. Stock Gains 19% on First Day: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/nx-s1-5855004/stock-ai-spacex-ipo-elon-musk - CNN Business - SpaceX Shares Debut After Biggest IPO in History: https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/12/business/live-news/spacex-goes-public-ipo - Variety - Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire With SpaceX IPO: https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/spacex-stock-ipo-shares-elon-musk-trillionaire-1236778893/ - CNBC…