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Strange stacked stones spotted on Mars | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2026

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has stumbled across an unusual sight: a stack of rocks on the Martian surface.

Space · May 21

The main takeaways from Elon Musk’s plans for $1.75tn SpaceX flotation

Prospectus for tycoon’s sprawling empire reveals his plan to keep control – and ambition to colonise Mars

The Guardian - UK · May 21

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

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 Conversation · May 21

SpaceX unveils plans to go public, with $1.75 trillion valuation

Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company has publicly filed details about its upcoming initial public offering, highlighting both the company's ambitious goals in space and its financial results. Among the group's long-term goals are the construction of data centres in space and creating a large human settlement on Mars. Also…

France 24 · May 21

The SpaceX IPO is a referendum on Elon Musk and his plan to colonize Mars

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Fortune · May 21

SpaceX IPO ready for launch as countdown begins for what could be the biggest ever listing

SpaceX plans a record-breaking IPO that could raise around $75 billion (€64.5bn) despite ongoing losses. The Elon Musk-led firm says funds will support Moon and Mars missions, while strong Starlink earnings contrast with losses in X and xAI.

Euronews · May 21

SpaceX, the sprawling company targeting the stars, Mars and an IPO

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is now a dominant force in the commercial space industry, aiming for Mars colonization and Moon missions with its Starship rocket. The company is also developing Starlink and plans a massive IPO. Despite early failures, SpaceX's innovative approach has led to significant achievements, though experts…

The Economic Times · May 21

SpaceX IPO filing brings Musk's interplanetary ambitions to Wall Street

SpaceX is preparing for a potentially historic IPO, blending financial data with ambitious space exploration goals like lunar energy and Mars settlement. The company acknowledges the nascent nature of some ventures, but Elon Musk's track record and the allure of space travel may attract investors seeking long-term generational holdings.

The Economic Times · May 21

SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Elon Musk control as it stakes future on AI

SpaceX has filed for its IPO, revealing substantial losses in its artificial intelligence division. The company's future hinges on unproven technologies like space data centers. Starlink, its satellite internet service, remains the only profitable segment. The IPO could be the largest ever, valuing SpaceX at a record amount.

The Economic Times · May 21

Elon Musk's pay package reveals what SpaceX actually is: a $1 trillion monster built to colonize Mars

‘We do not want humans to have the same fate as dinosaurs,’ the prospectus reads.

Fortune · May 20