SpaceX IPO Watch

SpaceX Gets Bigger NSSL Pool as Stock Falls Below IPO Price

Monday, July 20, 2026 · 9 min

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SpaceX and its launch rivals are in line for a larger National Security Space Launch pool after the ceiling rose to $17 billion, while separate market commentary flags a post-IPO stock slide and valuation pressure.

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SpaceX and its launch rivals are in line for a larger National Security Space Launch pool after the ceiling rose to $17 billion, while separate market commentary flags a post-IPO stock slide and valuation pressure.

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