SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida on worldwide 300th orbital flight of 2025 (video)

SpaceX is planning to go public in 2026, aiming for a valuation of $1.5 trillion, as reported by various media outlets. This move indicates the company's significant growth and ambition in the aerospace sector.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Station in California on December 10, 2025, marking the 160th flight of the Falcon 9 rocket this year. This launch is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to enhance its satellite internet service, which aims to provide global coverage.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a stock market flotation that could raise over $25 billion and value the company at more than $1 trillion. Discussions with banks regarding an initial public offering (IPO) are said to be underway, with a potential listing anticipated around June or July of next year.

SpaceX successfully launched the NROL-77 mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office on December 9, deploying a classified satellite from Florida's Space Coast. This mission underscores SpaceX's role in supporting national security operations through advanced satellite technology.