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Strong institutional demand, with the SpaceX IPO oversubscribed by more than $10 billion in orders, is the main driver behind trader expectations for a solid first-day pop under ticker SPCX. The May 20 S-1 filing targets a $1.75–1.8 trillion valuation and up to $75 billion raise at roughly 40–50x projected 2026 sales, fueled by Starlink’s 10 million-plus subscribers, Starship development, and plans for orbital AI data centers. Concerns over Q1 losses, staggered insider unlocks as early as mid-July, and competition from OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs create some uncertainty. Pricing is imminent around June 11–12, with any last-minute valuation tweaks or regulatory notes likely to shift sentiment quickly.