SpaceX IPO Puts Elon Musk’s ‘Extreme’ Ownership to the Test

Wired · Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: a development in AI with implications for how people work, create, and decide.

The rocket maker debuts on Nasdaq today under a wave of criticism about Musk’s near-absolute control. It’s how the company has worked from the start.

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