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SpaceX IPO Tests Canada’s Starlink FOMO at a $75 Billion Debut

Canada / Business & Finance
2026-06-07 · Jay Jung

The SpaceX IPO is the planned Nasdaq debut of Space Exploration Technologies Corp., with Reuters reporting a $135 share price, a $75 billion raise, and trading expected as early as June 12, 2026.

Key takeaways

The SpaceX IPO is a valuation test, not just a chance to own a famous rocket company.

  • SpaceX filed an amended Form S-1/A on June 3, 2026, and Reuters reported a $135 share price for a $75 billion IPO valuing the company at $1.75 trillion. SEC EDGAR, Reuters
  • Canadian retail access before trading is not automatic; investors should check whether any person or firm pitching IPO access is registered. Canadian Securities Administrators
  • Starlink gives the listing a Canadian operating angle because ISED says SpaceX already provides fixed-satellite service in Canada using Ku- and Ka-band frequencies. ISED Canada
  • The main friction is valuation, since AP reported SpaceX lost $2.6 billion from operations on $18.7 billion of 2025 revenue. Associated Press

SpaceX IPO demand is real, but Canadian investors should separate Starlink exposure from Musk-fuelled valuation risk. Reuters reported a possible retail tranche of up to 30% in several European countries, which is unusual for a $75 billion offering. Reuters

An initial public offering, or IPO, is the first sale of a company’s shares to public investors. SpaceX is not arriving as a niche space-economy side bet. It is trying to enter public markets as a near-megacap company before public investors have years of market-tested performance. For Canadians, the sharper question is not “Can I buy SpaceX?” It is: which part of SpaceX am I paying for, and which part is still a story?

What is the SpaceX IPO really selling?

The SpaceX IPO is a public-market claim on three ledgers: launch services, Starlink connectivity, and speculative AI infrastructure.

The rocket business gives SpaceX its mythology. Starlink gives it the cash-flow story. The AI pitch gives it the valuation stretch. AP reported that SpaceX plans to use IPO proceeds to expand infrastructure for AI and rocket businesses and strengthen the Starlink Mobile satellite constellation. Associated Press

This is not a pure rocket stock. A launch company can be judged on contracts and reliability. A broadband company can be judged on capacity and churn. A space-based AI story is harder: AP reported SpaceX’s filing described potential AI revenue of up to $26.5 trillion, while noting that space data centres are not technologically possible yet. Associated Press

Use the three-ledger test: proved, priced, and political. Proved means what SpaceX can show. Priced means what the IPO valuation assumes. Political means what governments, spectrum regulators, defence rules, and trade disputes can change.

Can Canadian investors buy the SpaceX IPO before it trades?

Canadian investors can seek SpaceX exposure more cleanly after Nasdaq trading begins, while pre-IPO allocation depends on broker eligibility, geography, and deal access.

Reuters reported pricing is expected on June 11, 2026, with Nasdaq trading expected the next day under ticker SPCX. Reuters The CSA’s National Registration Search says checking registration is an important first step before working with an investment firm or individual. Canadian Securities Administrators

Seeing “retail access” in global headlines does not mean every Canadian brokerage client gets IPO shares. Reuters described retail offerings in the UK, Germany, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland, not a guaranteed Canadian allotment. Reuters

What changed as of June 7, 2026: SpaceX had an amended S-1/A on file, Reuters had reported the $135 price, and the stock had not yet started its expected Nasdaq trading window. SEC EDGAR, Reuters

Starlink makes the SpaceX IPO Canadian because satellite broadband is already part of Canada’s remote-connectivity infrastructure.

ISED said SpaceX is currently providing fixed-satellite service in Canada using Ku-band and Ka-band frequencies, and it temporarily authorized E-band links for Starlink gateways in Janet, Alberta and Saint-Laurent, Quebec. ISED Canada

That is the bullish Canadian case. SpaceX is not distant when its service reaches rural and northern connectivity debates. But infrastructure relevance is not the same thing as stock value.

The friction is political. Reuters reported that Ontario cancelled a C$100 million Starlink contract in July 2025 during a tariff dispute with the United States; the deal had aimed to connect 15,000 remote homes and businesses. Reuters That episode does not invalidate Starlink, but it shows how cross-border infrastructure can become leverage.

What is the main risk in the SpaceX IPO valuation?

The main risk in the SpaceX IPO valuation is that public investors may be asked to pay today for businesses that still need tomorrow to prove themselves.

Reuters reported SpaceX’s IPO would raise $75 billion at a $1.75 trillion valuation, placing it among the 10 most valuable U.S.-listed firms immediately. Reuters AP reported the company lost $2.6 billion from operations on $18.7 billion in 2025 revenue. Associated Press

Control is another limit. AP reported Elon Musk would hold 82.4% of voting power through Class B shares carrying 10 votes each. Associated Press Canadian buyers of Class A shares should understand the bargain: economic exposure without meaningful control.

FAQ

The FAQ clarifies access, timing, valuation, and Canada-specific risk for readers comparing IPO access with regular Nasdaq trading.

Is the SpaceX IPO available to Canadian retail investors?

Canadian investors may be able to buy SpaceX after Nasdaq trading begins, but pre-IPO allocation is not guaranteed and any access pitch should be checked through a registered firm. Reuters, Canadian Securities Administrators

When is SpaceX expected to trade?

As of June 7, 2026, Reuters reported SpaceX pricing was expected on June 11, 2026, with Nasdaq trading expected the next day under ticker SPCX. Reuters

What is the biggest SpaceX IPO risk?

The biggest SpaceX IPO risk is valuation: Reuters reported a $1.75 trillion target while AP reported SpaceX lost $2.6 billion from operations in 2025. Reuters, Associated Press

Starlink matters to Canada because ISED says SpaceX already provides fixed-satellite service in Canada, including through spectrum used for Starlink service. ISED Canada

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