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Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire on Friday as SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq following a historic initial public offering that raised $75 billion and valued the company at approximately $1.77 trillion.
Shares of SpaceX opened at $150, pushing the value of Musk’s stake in the aerospace company to more than $766 billion. Combined with his holdings in Tesla, valued at roughly $280 billion, Musk’s net worth reached approximately $1.05 trillion, according to CNBC estimates.
The milestone marks a historic moment for global financial markets and underscores the extraordinary wealth creation generated by technology, artificial intelligence, and space-related businesses over the past decade.
SpaceX’s public debut is widely regarded as one of the most significant events in Wall Street history. The company has transformed the commercial space industry through reusable rocket technology, satellite communications infrastructure, and ambitious long-term plans for deep-space exploration.
Beyond Musk’s personal fortune, the IPO also created thousands of new millionaires and several new billionaires among current and former employees, executives, and early investors who hold equity in the company.
SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut marks the beginning of public trading for a company that has become a dominant force in commercial spaceflight and satellite communications. The listing follows a record-breaking $75 billion offering that valued the company at approximately $1.77 trillion.
The transaction also reshapes global wealth rankings. Based on the opening share price, Elon Musk’s holdings in SpaceX and Tesla are valued at more than $1 trillion combined, making him the first individual to reach that threshold.
With its public market debut, SpaceX joins the ranks of the world’s most valuable publicly traded companies, reflecting investor interest in sectors including space infrastructure, satellite connectivity, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.
