SpaceX completed its initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, marking a significant milestone for the space exploration company founded in 2002. Despite initially expressing doubts about the company’s success – estimating less than a 10% chance of thriving – Elon Musk has now become the world’s first person to reach a net worth exceeding one trillion dollars as a result of the IPO. The offering has valued SpaceX at $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history. Interest in the IPO has been exceptionally high, including substantial attention from investors in Norway. The successful listing signals strong investor confidence in SpaceX’s future prospects and its role in the growing commercial space industry. This valuation reflects the company’s advancements in space technology and its ambitious goals for space travel and colonization.