“SpaceX” is preparing for the first launch of the new, largest version of its “Starship” rocket, while simultaneously confirming plans to enter the stock market. This could make Elon Musk the first person with a net worth exceeding $1 trillion.
elchi reports that, according to “Delfi” sources, the company has ramped up preparations for what could be the largest IPO (initial public offering) in “Wall Street” history. As part of the share offering, SpaceX’s market valuation could reach $1.75 trillion, which would mean a significant increase in the wealth of Musk, who remains the company’s largest shareholder.
In parallel, SpaceX is preparing for the test flight of “Starship V3″—the 12th test of this rocket. Previous tests have yielded mixed results: some launches were unsuccessful, while the most recent ones were generally considered successful.
However, “Starship” has not yet performed a full-scale orbital flight and has not confirmed its stated payload capacity of 100–150 tons. The company must also test the in-orbit refueling process, which is considered a key technology for NASA’s Moon program (HLS).
The new 124-meter-long rocket is scheduled to launch on May 22, shortly after midnight local time. It is equipped with updated “Raptor” engines and an improved design, including a reusable connector ring that now returns to the first stage.
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