# SpaceX’s Historic IPO and the Future of Space

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Podcast: [This Week in Business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-week-in-business-428702)
Published: 2026-06-17T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/podcast/this-week-in-business/spacexs-historic-ipo-and-the-future-of-space/
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## Resource

David Hsu, Wharton Management Professor, discusses SpaceX’s $2 trillion valuation, the role of Starlink, launch services, and AI in driving investor enthusiasm, the influence of Elon Musk’s leadership, and what the company’s success means for the future of the global space economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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