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SpaceX's $1.5T IPO bet: orbital data centers or Grok gamble?

Why this story

Would be largest IPO in history with specific date and valuation - trajectory signal for fundamental market reshaping.

BULL CASE

SpaceX IPO targets largest float in history per CNBC as orbital data centers unlock trillion-dollar AI market beyond rockets.

BEAR CASE

Grok flounders against AI rivals per Ars Technica while SpaceX bets orbital data centers can justify $1.5T valuation.

GLOBAL MARKETS

Passive investors dumping billions per FT to make room as mega-IPOs signal potential market top conditions.

Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: Musk holds billions more SpaceX shares than others per TechCrunch — IPO lets insiders exit while retail bears AI risk.
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Will SpaceX successfully launch orbital data centers within 18 months of going public?