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SpaceX (SPCX) Postpones Starship Launch Ahead of Record IPO

Published on 5/22/2026

SpaceX (SPCX) Postpones Starship Launch Ahead of Record IPO

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Elon Musk's SpaceX has delayed its Starship launch due to a malfunctioning hydraulic pin, with plans for a new attempt scheduled for Friday at 5:30 PM CT. SpaceX is preparing for a record-setting IPO on Nasdaq, projected to be the largest in Wall Street history, using the ticker symbol SPCX, potentially valuing the firm at $1.25 trillion. The company has invested over $15 billion in the Starship program, which aims to carry payloads of up to 100 metric tons. In 2022, SpaceX reported $18.6 billion in revenue but incurred a net loss of $4.9 billion.