Founded by Elon Musk in 2002, SpaceX transformed from a startup into a dominant force in the global aerospace industry. The company was built with the mission to make space travel affordable, targeting Mars colonization. In 2008, with the launch of the first privately funded liquid-fueled rocket, Falcon 1, SpaceX achieved its first breakthrough.
This was followed by a chain of historic milestones:
- 2010: First commercial spacecraft (Dragon) to orbit and return to Earth
- 2012: The first private company to dock with the International Space Station (ISS)
A pioneer in reusable rocket tech, SpaceX has significantly reduced the launching cost by successfully landing and reusing 1st-stage boosters in 2015. Other than this, the list of achievements include:
- Launching the powerful Falcon Heavy
- Sending astronauts to the ISS aboard the Crew Dragon
- Developing Starship—the world’s tallest and most powerful rocket, intended for deep-space missions
SpaceX Net Worth, Share Price, Revenue
By the mid-2025, the net worth of SpaceX as per private market valuation is over $400 billion (₹34.48 lakh crore) with the recorded revenue increase of more than 50%, reaching around $13.3 billion, which is considerably more than $8.7 billion recorded in 2023.
Since SpaceX is not publicly traded, the share prices are not mentioned but the investors actively monitor the pre-IPO share value in the private markets.
NAME | SpaceX |
Founder/CEO | Elon Musk |
Net worth | Not applicable (use valuation for company value; Elon Musk’s net worth is personal) |
Valuation | $400 billion (≈ ₹34.48 lakh crore at ₹86.2/USD) |
Revenue | Estimated $8.2 billion for Starlink alone in 2024; company-wide revenue likely higher, but official total not disclosed |
Stock price | Not listed |
About SpaceX
In 2002, Elon Musk founded the company with an ambition to reduce space launch costs and support human settlement on Mars. In early years, the company was determined and despite multiple failures kept trying until it launched Falcon 1, that became the first privately developed liquid-fueled rocket that reached the orbit in 2008. SpaceX is primarily known for its work in reusable rockets, which before it, none other company thought of adopting.
In 2010, with Dragon spacecraft becoming the 1st commercial vehicle to orbit the Earth and return safely, in the next 2 years, in 2012 the same spacecraft docked with the International Space Station (ISS).
In 2015, with the successful landing of the Falcon 9, Elon proved that rockets can be reused and the launching costs can be reduced to a large extent.
The list of achievements does not end here because it was followed by the first water landing of a first-stage booster in 2016, and soon after, the first commercial reuse of an orbital rocket.
In 2018, with the introduction of Falcon Heavy, and developing Starship, the company aimed for interplanetary mission and full reusability.
Also, it became the 1st company to send astronauts into orbit and to the ISS with the Crew Dragon capsule in 2020.
In past year 2024-2025, the company again nailed 1st of its kind activity by catching the Super Heavy booster with its launch tower—a key step toward fully reusable spacecraft for lunar and Martian missions.
SpaceX Net Worth and Valuation
According to the Economics Times, the net worth of SpaceX (as per market capitalization) is approximately $400 billion (about ₹34.48 lakh crore). This makes it the most valuable private company in the world. This valuation surge reflects robust investor confidence, SpaceX’s continued growth in the commercial launch and Starlink satellite business, and sustained industry leadership.
SpaceX Revenue
As per mentioned by The Wall Street Journal, SpaceX revenue in 2022 was around $4.6 billion.
As per a Nasdaq report from February 2025, SpaceX’s revenue was set to increase by more than 50% and reach $13.3%.
The projected revenue for the company in FY25 is approximately $15.5 billion, as per Elon Musk’s statement mentioned in AeroTime. This will mark a considerable 31% increase from FY23.
Primarily, SpaceX income is generated from 3 streams:
- Government launches (including a $1.1 billion NASA contract)
- Commercial launches
Starlink satellite internet service, which is expected to account for about 80% of total revenue in 2025
Alone, Starlink is projected to have 7.6 million subscribers and would be generating $12.3 billion in revenue this year.
SpaceX Share Price and Market Share
Since it is a private company, its shares are not traded on public stock exchanges. However, they are traded in secondary market transactions.
SpaceX’s shares are reportedly priced between $212 and $234.34, currently. The price range reflects strong demand and a rising company valuation, now at around $400 billion.
As for market share, SpaceX is the global leader in orbital launch services. In 2025, it is responsible for the vast majority of U.S. orbital launches—138 out of 145, and far outpaces international competitors. Other things fueling its dominance are: lower launch costs, extensive contracts with NASA and commercial clients, and a high launch cadence driven by the deployment of its Starlink satellites.
Also, Starlink’s market position is also crucial as it operates more than 7,500 satellites and its projected subscribers for the year are 7.6 million.
Owner Net Worth
Elon Musk, the SpaceX owner’s net worth, as per Forbes, is $399.5 billion (₹34.53 lakh crore), which makes him the richest person in the world. Of his total net worth, approximately 26.6% is attributed to his stake in SpaceX. Fluctuations in his net worth are noticeable with the value of his holdings in Tesla, xAI (Musk’s artificial intelligence startup), and SpaceX.
Investments and Acquisitions
Talking about this year’s SpaceX investment, which was its largest ever. The company committed has $2 billion to xAI, which is a part of the $5 billion equity raised for xAI. This marked a strategic expansion beyond aerospace.
xAL has recently merged with Musk’s social media platform X. It was valued at $113 billion after the merger and latest equity raise.
Other than from internal funding transfers and partnerships, which were mostly within the Musk corporate ecosystem, SpaceX has rarely made significant external acquisitions.
However, in late 2023, Pioneer Aerospace’s acquisition (out of bankruptcy) for 42.2 million is an exception.