SpaceX could soon file for an IPO. Why EchoStar and other space stocks are rising.

Site SearchClearSEARCHAdvanced Search ➔Search ResultsSymbolsNo results foundAll NewsArticlesVideoPodcasts0 ResultsNo Results FoundAuthorsNo results foundSectionsNo results foundColumnsNo results found Space WatchSpaceX may soon file for an IPO. Why EchoStar and other space stocks are rising.Elon Musk’s company could raise more than $75 billion, according to the Information. That would easily make for one of the biggest IPOs in history.Last Updated: March 25, 2026 at 9:53 a.m. ETFirst Published: March 25, 2026 at 9:19 a.m. ETShareResizeListen(4 min)SpaceX has become the most recognizable face in the space sector. It’s initial public offering could bring a wave of interest to the rest of the industry, experts say. Photo: Getty ImagesSpace stocks are rising on Wednesday as enthusiasm builds for the potentially imminent filing of SpaceX’s initial public offering.The rocket maker is aiming to file its IPO prospectus with U.S. regulators later this week or next week, the Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person described as having direct knowledge of the plans. Advisers involved in the process said SpaceX could try to raise more than $75 billion in the IPO, up from the $50 billion it was previously said to be targeting, according to the report. About the Author William GavinWilliam Gavin is a tech reporter for MarketWatch. He is based in New York.Show Conversation (0)Back To TopA Dow Jones CompanyCopyright © 2026 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved.Terms of UsePrivacy NoticeCookie NoticeArchive MarketwatchCustomer CenterContact UsNewslettersNewsroom RosterVirtual Stock ExchangeMarketWatch GuidesCopyright PolicyManage NotificationsCancel My SubscriptionCompanyDow JonesCode of ConductCorrectionsReprints & LicensingDigital Self ServiceYour Ad ChoicesCorporate SubscriptionsAccessibilityDow Jones NetworkThe Wall Street JournalBarron'sInvestor's Business DailyFinancial News Londonrealtor.comMansion GlobalDow Jones Smart MoneyIntraday Data provided by FACTSET and subject to terms of use. Historical and current end-of-day data provided by FACTSET. All quotes are in local exchange time. Real-time last sale data for U.S. stock quotes reflect trades reported through Nasdaq only. Intraday data delayed at least 15 minutes or per exchange requirements.