# SpaceX going public is expected to add legitimacy to an industry previously treated as a high-.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Business Insider*

## Key points

- IPO proceeds in Q1 2026 nearly doubled compared to 2025 before the Iran war impact.
- SpaceX's IPO filing has already boosted valuations of space-related stocks like Rocket Lab and Firefly Aerospace.
- Nasdaq is considering a 'fast entry' rule to add SpaceX to the Nasdaq 100 within 15 days.
- SpaceX's IPO outcome may influence the timing and strategy of other tech giants like OpenAI and Anthropic.

**Companies:** SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines, Planet Labs, Viasat
**Countries:** Iran, United States

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