SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact

SpaceX is poised to test its latest, most powerful rocket and to become a publicly traded company, all while under pressure from environmentalists.

By: Scott Solomon, Rice University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: May 21, 2026

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Last Updated: 2 months ago

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By Scott Solomon, Rice University

SpaceX is proceeding with two major milestones with consequences that could be, at a minimum, global. The company, owned by Elon Musk and valued at upwards of US$1.5 trillion, released its financial details on May 20, 2026 in advance of an IPO scheduled for June 12 and anticipated to be the largest in history. Meanwhile, as soon as this evening, May 21, SpaceX plans to test the latest …

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