SpaceX is reportedly preparing for an IPO in mid-to-late 2026, targeting a valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion and aiming to raise over $30 billion for developing space-based data centers.Founder Elon Musk attributes this growth to advancements like the Starship rocket, which completed a test flight in October, and the Starlink network, which achieved breakeven cash flow last year, driving projected revenue of $22 billion to $24 billion in 2026.The company, a key NASA partner and record-setting launch operator, is also conducting a secondary share sale at an estimated $800 billion valuation and is a contender for Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense shield.