Hear this story Many investors are eager for SpaceX to make an initial public offering, or an IPO, which would be the first time the company sells shares of stock to the public. SpaceX has a multitude of operations in Florida on the state's Space Coast in Cape Canaveral but is based at Starbase in South Texas. Starbase is also the site where SpaceX has been conducting routine launches of its 400-foot megarocket known as Starship, which could launch from Florida by the end of 2025. In an era when commercial spaceflight companies are increasingly taking on endeavors once the realm of government agencies like NASA, SpaceX stands out. What happened on last Starship flight? SpaceX releases report ahead of next test Many investors are also eager for SpaceX to make an initial public offering, or an IPO, which would be the first time the company sells shares of stock to the public. While an IPO would provide the most direct path to owning SpaceX stock, there is no confirmed timeline, according to Forbes. "For those willing to wait, a SpaceX IPO may eventually provide the most straightforward opportunity to own a piece of one of the most innovative companies of our era," Joel Shulman, a financial analyst, wrote for Forbes. "However, it is unclear when or if the company will ever go public." How much is a share of SpaceX stock worth? As of Thursday, July 17, the SpaceX Forge Price is $234.34 per share. The Forge Price is a derived price reflecting the up-to-date performance of private companies like SpaceX. In June, Musk wrote on his social media site X that he expected SpaceX commercial revenue to "exceed the entire budget of NASA next year.” According to the tech mogul, SpaceX’s revenue for 2025 is expected to be around $15.5 billion, of which approximately $1.1 billion alone will be from its work with NASA. What SpaceX missions launch in Florida?