Elon Musks SpaceX is heading toward becoming one of the largest listed companies in the world by market value, as it prepares for a potential initial public offering (IPO) on the stock exchange.

Reports said that the company, which develops rockets and space exploration technologies and operates the Starlink communications satellite network, has secretly filed a document with U.S. regulators to take its shares public, in a move that paves the way for its listing on the stock market.

The value of SpaceX is expected to exceed $1 trillion upon listing, which could put the stake of its founder, Elon Musk, on a path to make him the first person in the world whose fortune exceeds this figure.

According to reports carried by media outlets including Bloomberg, Reuters, and the New York Times, the company aims to offer its shares in the market during next June, with the possibility of raising at least $50 billion through the offering.

The secret file submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission allows companies to proceed with an offering without immediate disclosure of financial details to the public, while the process is subject to review by regulatory authorities.

Company officials are expected to begin a roadshow with major investors to present the companys plans and attract them to subscribe to the shares.

This move comes at a time when SpaceX is expanding rapidly, as its operations have come to include rocket launches and the operation of the Starlink network, which provides satellite internet around the world.

Reports also indicate that the company has become more closely linked to Elon Musks other projects, after the AI company xAI was merged into its structure, in a move that contributed to raising the internal valuation of the company to about $1.25 trillion.

At the same time, Musks other companies have become more interconnected, as xAI acquired the X platform (formerly Twitter) last year, while Tesla invested more than two billion dollars in xAI, with the integration of Grok AI technologies into some of its cars.

Analysts believe that the merger of these companies may help reduce costs and enhance resource sharing among Musks various projects, at a time when expansion plans in artificial intelligence and infrastructure require huge investments in computing and energy.

SpaceX seeks to fund its massive expansions, including the development of reusable rockets and the expansion of the Starlink network, along with future projects such as data centers in space and Mars colonization projects, although experts doubt the possibility of achieving some of these ambitions.

Elon Musk may return to Instagram and TikTok as the SpaceX public offering approaches

Businessman Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and founder of SpaceX, may reopen his accounts on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, in a potential shift from his previous positions toward these platforms.

According to reports, Musk, who was highly critical of platforms like Instagram and Facebook, and even previously deleted official accounts linked to his companies, may reconsider his position as the expected initial public offering of SpaceX on the stock exchange approaches.

Reports indicate that this potential move may be linked to Musks desire to expand the circle of access to investors and the public, as part of the preparation for the public offering, which is expected to be among the largest in the technology sector.

Musk had previously described Instagram as encouraging what he called a culture of vanity photos, and criticized the nature of content on it, but he also admitted to having a secret account on the platform to use links and follow content.

These developments come at a time of increasing expectations regarding the offering of SpaceX, which is one of the most valuable companies in the world, with estimates that the offering could raise tens of billions of dollars from investors.

Analysts believe that any expansion in Musks activity on platforms like Instagram and TikTok could be part of a broader marketing strategy aimed at enhancing public interest in the offering and increasing momentum around the company before its listing in the markets.

While no official confirmation has been issued by Musk or his two companies regarding this move, his media and commercial moves are often closely linked to his investment and expansion plans, making this possibility a subject of wide follow-up from investors and analysts.