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Market · May 21, 2026, 11:01 PM · 1 source

SpaceX readies 12th Starship test flight as IPO timeline solidifies

SpaceX is preparing its 12th integrated flight test (IFT-12) of the full Starship stack as momentum builds toward a public IPO filing, signaling operational readiness and regulatory confidence.

The next Starship milestone comes as SpaceX locks down its IPO prospectus, validating development progress to institutional investors and de-risking the capital raise narrative around reusable launch systems and Mars ambitions.

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