According to Sawyer Merritt, Elon Musk has officially confirmed that SpaceX will go public with an IPO in 2026. The funds raised will accelerate the company's ambitious plans to design, build, and launch satellites and deploy AI-driven data centers in space. This move is expected to significantly impact the AI industry by enabling advanced, space-based computing infrastructure, opening new commercial opportunities for satellite-powered AI applications and global connectivity (Source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Dec 11, 2025).