According to Dave Lee (@heydave7), Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX will go public in 2026, a move expected to significantly impact the AI and aerospace sectors. The IPO is anticipated to accelerate investment in AI-powered satellite networks, autonomous spacecraft, and commercial space services, opening new business opportunities for AI-driven innovation in satellite communications and earth observation markets. Industry analysts predict that SpaceX's public offering will catalyze further AI integration across the space economy and unlock funding for advanced AI research in both private and public sectors (source: Dave Lee, Twitter, Dec 11, 2025).