SpaceX's Journey from Near-Failure to Nasdaq Milestone

SpaceX was launched in 2002 by Elon Musk with the goal of reducing the costs of space access and turning it into a commercial activity. The company faced three failed attempts with the Falcon 1 rocket before succeeding in 2008, paving the way for a contract with NASA to transport supplies to the International Space Station. It then expanded into developing the Falcon 9 and Dragon rockets, and launched the Starlink satellite network, transforming it into a global communications platform. In June 2026, the company went public on Nasdaq with a valuation of $75 billion, boasting a market cap exceeding $1 trillion, despite its stock dropping after the IPO due to concerns over rising costs and market volatility. Currently, the company is diversifying its revenue sources through deals in artificial intelligence and space services, but its high valuations put it under close scrutiny by investors.

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