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Technology · 12 June 2026

SpaceX raises $75bn before market launch

SpaceX raises $75bn before market launch

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More investors could soon gain access to one of the world's biggest technology firms as demand for its shares far exceeded supply. SpaceX began trading on Friday after securing $75bn at $135 a share, with reported orders topping $250bn and buyers accepting a fixed valuation set by Elon Musk. Early indications showed shares more than 35 per cent higher in overnight shadow trading.

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