SpaceX has achieved a historic IPO, and the company founded by Elon Musk remains the subject of intense scrutiny even a day later. Friday's debut of the company's shares on the Nasdaq was one of the largest stock market events in recent years, and according to international media, it pushed the company's value beyond two trillion dollars. For Musk, this marked a symbolic milestone: he became the first dollar billionaire.

However, today's developments show that this is not just a one-time effect of the celebratory IPO. According to the Reuters agency, small investors showed extraordinary interest in SpaceX shares. The company had reserved up to 30 percent of the offering for them, which is a significant gesture for such a large stock market debut. The interest was so strong that some investors did not receive as many shares as they wanted, and some of them were buying directly on the market after the start of trading.

The first day of trading was exceptionally successful for SpaceX. According to published data, the shares rose significantly, and the company immediately ranked among the most valuable publicly traded companies in the world. The enthusiasm of investors is fueled not only by the SpaceX brand but also by the belief in further growth of Starlink, military and commercial contracts, and long-term plans related to flights to the Moon and Mars.

However, this is where the second part of the story begins. SpaceX is no longer just a company that launches rockets and satellites. After going public, it has become a public financial giant, whose development will be watched by millions of investors. Every technical problem, mission delay, regulatory pressure, or controversy surrounding Musk can have an impact not only on the company's prestige but also on the value of its shares.

At the same time, the company continues its normal operations. The official SpaceX overview shows further planned launches of the Falcon 9, including the Starlink mission on June 15th. This perfectly captures the current moment: while Wall Street is counting trillions of dollars, SpaceX is trying to prove that its value is not just based on a story, but on regular operations in space.

For Musk, this is the greatest triumph of his career, but also a new level of pressure. He is no longer just a visionary with a private space company. He has become a symbol of an era in which rockets, satellite internet, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and financial markets are increasingly merging into a single powerful entity.

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