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SpaceX is preparing for a 2026 IPO, targeting a $1.5 trillion valuation. Firefly Aerospace saw a 49% stock surge, while Redwire Corp. increased by 54%. SpaceX achieved over 170 launches in 2025, making space travel routine.

Starlink serves 8 million users in over 150 countries, generating $15 billion in revenue in 2025, with $12 billion from subscriptions. New startups like Varda and Muon are innovating in drug production and wildfire detection. While space infrastructure is developing, many startups may struggle to remain viable.