SpaceX IPO could grant retail investors first direct access to AI-integrated spaceflight

Retail investors can buy shares directly in a company that has remained privately held for more than two decades. This access follows reports that SpaceX has confidentially filed a draft prospectus to regulators. The company is aiming for an IPO in mid-2026, specifically around June or July. Following a merger with xAI in early 2026, the company would enter the market with exposure to artificial intelligence. Reports suggest a valuation of £1.75 trillion, which would be the largest IPO in history. UK retail investors may be eligible if SpaceX pursues a Global Offering, though this is not confirmed. If the primary offer is limited to the US, UK investors can buy shares on the secondary market. To buy US shares through Hargreaves Lansdown, UK investors must complete a W-8BEN form.