SpaceX Seeks to Raise Over $150 Billion in Four Months Amid Expansion Plans
In recent months, Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SPACEX) has announced plans to raise an additional $40 billion through a mix of bank loans and investment-grade debt. This follows its initial public offering that raised nearly $86 billion and another $25 billion in subsequent weeks, bringing the total capital sought to over $150 billion within four months. The funds are intended for significant investments such as purchasing chips from Nvidia for data centers and supporting ambitious projects like building space-based data centers and a large terafab facility. Analysts warn that SpaceX's aggressive expansion plans require substantial ongoing capital, with projected capex reaching nearly $53 billion in the second half of 2026. While some analysts suggest that if SpaceX can grow its EBITDA as expected—potentially exceeding $100 billion by 2028—the debt could be justified. However, concerns remain about whether such growth will materialize and how rising bond yields might affect future fundraising.
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